Subtract 10/64 from 4/6, Solve 4/6

Subtract 10/64 from 4/6

4/6 - 10/64 is 49/96.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
4/6 = 4 × 32/6 × 32 = 128/192
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
10/64 = 10 × 3/64 × 3 = 30/192
Subtract the two like fractions:
128/192 - 30/192 = 128 - 30/192 = 98/192
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/96

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