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Subtract 10/8 from 3/64

1st number: 3/64, 2nd number: 1 2/8

3/64 - 10/8 is -77/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 8 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    3/64 = 3 × 1/64 × 1 = 3/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 8 = 64,
    10/8 = 10 × 8/8 × 8 = 80/64
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/64 - 80/64 = 3 - 80/64 = -77/64

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