Subtract 9/64 from 5/40
5/40 - 9/64 is -1/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
5/40 = 5 × 8/40 × 8 = 40/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
9/64 = 9 × 5/64 × 5 = 45/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/320 - 45/320 = 40 - 45/320 = -5/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/64
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