Subtract 50/18 from 10/64
1st number: 10/64, 2nd number: 2 14/18
10/64 - 50/18 is -755/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 18 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
10/64 = 10 × 9/64 × 9 = 90/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
50/18 = 50 × 32/18 × 32 = 1600/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/576 - 1600/576 = 90 - 1600/576 = -1510/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -755/288
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