Subtract 4/15 from 5/64
5/64 - 4/15 is -181/960.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 15 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
5/64 = 5 × 15/64 × 15 = 75/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
4/15 = 4 × 64/15 × 64 = 256/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/960 - 256/960 = 75 - 256/960 = -181/960
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