Subtract 10/75 from 2/64, Solve 2/64

Subtract 10/75 from 2/64

2/64 - 10/75 is -49/480.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 75 is 4800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
2/64 = 2 × 75/64 × 75 = 150/4800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
10/75 = 10 × 64/75 × 64 = 640/4800
Subtract the two like fractions:
150/4800 - 640/4800 = 150 - 640/4800 = -490/4800
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/480

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