Subtract 10/64 from 8/75
8/75 - 10/64 is -119/2400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 64 is 4800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
8/75 = 8 × 64/75 × 64 = 512/4800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
10/64 = 10 × 75/64 × 75 = 750/4800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/4800 - 750/4800 = 512 - 750/4800 = -238/4800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/2400
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