Subtract 10/64 from 45/7, Solve 6 3/7

Subtract 10/64 from 45/7

1^st number: 6 3/7, 2^nd number: 10/64

45/7 - 10/64 is 1405/224.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 64 is 448

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
45/7 = 45 × 64/7 × 64 = 2880/448
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
10/64 = 10 × 7/64 × 7 = 70/448
Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/448 - 70/448 = 2880 - 70/448 = 2810/448
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1405/224
In mixed form: 661/224

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