Subtract 10/64 from 10/9
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 10/64
10/9 - 10/64 is 275/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
10/9 = 10 × 64/9 × 64 = 640/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
10/64 = 10 × 9/64 × 9 = 90/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/576 - 90/576 = 640 - 90/576 = 550/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 275/288
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