Subtract 4/64 from 6/10
6/10 - 4/64 is 43/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
6/10 = 6 × 32/10 × 32 = 192/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
4/64 = 4 × 5/64 × 5 = 20/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/320 - 20/320 = 192 - 20/320 = 172/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/80
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