Subtract 10/18 from 50/64
50/64 - 10/18 is 65/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 18 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
50/64 = 50 × 9/64 × 9 = 450/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
10/18 = 10 × 32/18 × 32 = 320/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/576 - 320/576 = 450 - 320/576 = 130/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/288
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