Subtract 2/10 from 7/64
7/64 - 2/10 is -29/320.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 10 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
7/64 = 7 × 5/64 × 5 = 35/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
2/10 = 2 × 32/10 × 32 = 64/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/320 - 64/320 = 35 - 64/320 = -29/320
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 14/64-2/10 7/64-4/10 7/64-2/20 21/64-2/10 7/64-6/10 7/64-2/30 35/64-2/10 7/64-2/50 49/64-2/10 7/64-14/10 7/64-2/70