Subtract 2/64 from 8/10
8/10 - 2/64 is 123/160.
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,
8/10 = 8 × 32/10 × 32 = 256/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
2/64 = 2 × 5/64 × 5 = 10/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/320 - 10/320 = 256 - 10/320 = 246/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/160
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