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Subtract 4/15 from 5/64

5/64 - 4/15 is -181/960.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    5/64 = 5 × 15/64 × 15 = 75/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
    4/15 = 4 × 64/15 × 64 = 256/960
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/960 - 256/960 = 75 - 256/960 = -181/960

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