Subtract 4/64 from 3/10
3/10 - 4/64 is 19/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
3/10 = 3 × 32/10 × 32 = 96/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
4/64 = 4 × 5/64 × 5 = 20/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/320 - 20/320 = 96 - 20/320 = 76/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/80
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/10-4/64 3/10-8/64 3/20-4/64 9/10-4/64 3/10-12/64 3/30-4/64 15/10-4/64 3/10-20/64 3/50-4/64 21/10-4/64 3/10-28/64 3/70-4/64