Subtract 6/10 from 25/64
25/64 - 6/10 is -67/320.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
25/64 = 25 × 5/64 × 5 = 125/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
6/10 = 6 × 32/10 × 32 = 192/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/320 - 192/320 = 125 - 192/320 = -67/320
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