Subtract 10/6 from 2/64, Solve 2/64

Subtract 10/6 from 2/64

1^st number: 2/64, 2^nd number: 1 4/6

2/64 - 10/6 is -157/96.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 6 is 192

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
2/64 = 2 × 3/64 × 3 = 6/192
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
10/6 = 10 × 32/6 × 32 = 320/192
Subtract the two like fractions:
6/192 - 320/192 = 6 - 320/192 = -314/192
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/96

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