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Subtract 6/9 from 10/64

10/64 - 6/9 is -49/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 9 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    10/64 = 10 × 9/64 × 9 = 90/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
    6/9 = 6 × 64/9 × 64 = 384/576
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/576 - 384/576 = 90 - 384/576 = -294/576
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/96

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