Subtract 49/64 from 7/10
7/10 - 49/64 is -21/320.
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,
7/10 = 7 × 32/10 × 32 = 224/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
49/64 = 49 × 5/64 × 5 = 245/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/320 - 245/320 = 224 - 245/320 = -21/320
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