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Subtract 3/5 from 50/64

50/64 - 3/5 is 29/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 5 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    50/64 = 50 × 5/64 × 5 = 250/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
    3/5 = 3 × 64/5 × 64 = 192/320
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    250/320 - 192/320 = 250 - 192/320 = 58/320
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/160

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