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Subtract 10/24 from 3/64

3/64 - 10/24 is -71/192.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 24 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    3/64 = 3 × 3/64 × 3 = 9/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
    10/24 = 10 × 8/24 × 8 = 80/192
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/192 - 80/192 = 9 - 80/192 = -71/192

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