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Subtract 10/64 from 70/7

1st number: 10 0/7, 2nd number: 10/64

70/7 - 10/64 is 315/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
    70/7 = 70 × 64/7 × 64 = 4480/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    10/64 = 10 × 7/64 × 7 = 70/448
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4480/448 - 70/448 = 4480 - 70/448 = 4410/448
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 315/32
  6. In mixed form: 927/32

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