Subtract 12/10 from 8/64
1st number: 8/64, 2nd number: 1 2/10
8/64 - 12/10 is -43/40.
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,
8/64 = 8 × 5/64 × 5 = 40/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
12/10 = 12 × 32/10 × 32 = 384/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/320 - 384/320 = 40 - 384/320 = -344/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/40
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