Subtract 5/60 from 3/64
3/64 - 5/60 is -7/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 60 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
3/64 = 3 × 15/64 × 15 = 45/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
5/60 = 5 × 16/60 × 16 = 80/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/960 - 80/960 = 45 - 80/960 = -35/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/192
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