Subtract 90/64 from 5/10
1st number: 5/10, 2nd number: 1 26/64
5/10 - 90/64 is -29/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
5/10 = 5 × 32/10 × 32 = 160/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
90/64 = 90 × 5/64 × 5 = 450/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/320 - 450/320 = 160 - 450/320 = -290/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/32
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