Subtract 1/10 from 2/64, Solve 2/64

Subtract 1/10 from 2/64

2/64 - 1/10 is -11/160.

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,
2/64 = 2 × 5/64 × 5 = 10/320
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
1/10 = 1 × 32/10 × 32 = 32/320
Subtract the two like fractions:
10/320 - 32/320 = 10 - 32/320 = -22/320
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/160

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