Subtract 40/10 from 28/64
1st number: 28/64, 2nd number: 4 0/10
28/64 - 40/10 is -57/16.
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,
28/64 = 28 × 5/64 × 5 = 140/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
40/10 = 40 × 32/10 × 32 = 1280/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/320 - 1280/320 = 140 - 1280/320 = -1140/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/16
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