Subtract 5/10 from 15/64
15/64 - 5/10 is -17/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
15/64 = 15 × 5/64 × 5 = 75/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
5/10 = 5 × 32/10 × 32 = 160/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/320 - 160/320 = 75 - 160/320 = -85/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/64
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