Subtract 25/10 from 4/64
1st number: 4/64, 2nd number: 2 5/10
4/64 - 25/10 is -39/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 10 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 10 × 32 = 320,
25/10 = 25 × 32/10 × 32 = 800/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/320 - 800/320 = 20 - 800/320 = -780/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/16
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