Subtract 10/90 from 5/64, Solve 5/64

Subtract 10/90 from 5/64

5/64 - 10/90 is -19/576.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 90 is 2880

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
5/64 = 5 × 45/64 × 45 = 225/2880
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
10/90 = 10 × 32/90 × 32 = 320/2880
Subtract the two like fractions:
225/2880 - 320/2880 = 225 - 320/2880 = -95/2880
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/576

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