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Subtract 1/64 from 2/10

2/10 - 1/64 is 59/320.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    2/10 = 2 × 32/10 × 32 = 64/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    1/64 = 1 × 5/64 × 5 = 5/320
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    64/320 - 5/320 = 64 - 5/320 = 59/320

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