Subtract 10/16 from 2/64
2/64 - 10/16 is -19/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 16 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
2/64 = 2 × 1/64 × 1 = 2/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 4 = 64,
10/16 = 10 × 4/16 × 4 = 40/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/64 - 40/64 = 2 - 40/64 = -38/64 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/32
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