Subtract 10/40 from 4/64
4/64 - 10/40 is -3/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 40 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
4/64 = 4 × 5/64 × 5 = 20/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
10/40 = 10 × 8/40 × 8 = 80/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/320 - 80/320 = 20 - 80/320 = -60/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/16
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