Subtract 2/10 from 5/64
5/64 - 2/10 is -39/320.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 10 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
5/64 = 5 × 5/64 × 5 = 25/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
2/10 = 2 × 32/10 × 32 = 64/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/320 - 64/320 = 25 - 64/320 = -39/320
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