Subtract 1/10 from 40/64
40/64 - 1/10 is 21/40.
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,
40/64 = 40 × 5/64 × 5 = 200/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
1/10 = 1 × 32/10 × 32 = 32/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/320 - 32/320 = 200 - 32/320 = 168/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/40
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