Subtract 2/5 from 6/64
6/64 - 2/5 is -49/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
6/64 = 6 × 5/64 × 5 = 30/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
2/5 = 2 × 64/5 × 64 = 128/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/320 - 128/320 = 30 - 128/320 = -98/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/160
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