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Subtract 7/10 from 12/64

12/64 - 7/10 is -41/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 10 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    12/64 = 12 × 5/64 × 5 = 60/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    7/10 = 7 × 32/10 × 32 = 224/320
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/320 - 224/320 = 60 - 224/320 = -164/320
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/80

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