Subtract 45/64 from 5/18
5/18 - 45/64 is -245/576.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
5/18 = 5 × 32/18 × 32 = 160/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
45/64 = 45 × 9/64 × 9 = 405/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/576 - 405/576 = 160 - 405/576 = -245/576
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