Subtract 5/40 from 2/64
2/64 - 5/40 is -3/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 40 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 40 × 8 = 320,
5/40 = 5 × 8/40 × 8 = 40/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/320 - 40/320 = 10 - 40/320 = -30/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/32
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