Subtract 6/7 from 10/64, Solve 10/64

Subtract 6/7 from 10/64

10/64 - 6/7 is -157/224.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 7 is 448

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
10/64 = 10 × 7/64 × 7 = 70/448
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
6/7 = 6 × 64/7 × 64 = 384/448
Subtract the two like fractions:
70/448 - 384/448 = 70 - 384/448 = -314/448
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/224

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