Subtract 6/45 from 4/64
4/64 - 6/45 is -17/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 45 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
4/64 = 4 × 45/64 × 45 = 180/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
6/45 = 6 × 64/45 × 64 = 384/2880 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/2880 - 384/2880 = 180 - 384/2880 = -204/2880 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/240
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