Subtract 10/50 from 42/64
42/64 - 10/50 is 73/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 50 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
42/64 = 42 × 25/64 × 25 = 1050/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
10/50 = 10 × 32/50 × 32 = 320/1600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/1600 - 320/1600 = 1050 - 320/1600 = 730/1600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/160
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