Subtract 8/64 from 3/10
3/10 - 8/64 is 7/40.
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,
8/64 = 8 × 5/64 × 5 = 40/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/320 - 40/320 = 96 - 40/320 = 56/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/40
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