Subtract 2/5 from 7/64
7/64 - 2/5 is -93/320.
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,
7/64 = 7 × 5/64 × 5 = 35/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
2/5 = 2 × 64/5 × 64 = 128/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/320 - 128/320 = 35 - 128/320 = -93/320
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