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Subtract 60/10 from 8/64

1st number: 8/64, 2nd number: 6 0/10

8/64 - 60/10 is -47/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    8/64 = 8 × 5/64 × 5 = 40/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    60/10 = 60 × 32/10 × 32 = 1920/320
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/320 - 1920/320 = 40 - 1920/320 = -1880/320
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/8

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