Subtract 15/64 from 14/5
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 15/64
14/5 - 15/64 is 821/320.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
14/5 = 14 × 64/5 × 64 = 896/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
15/64 = 15 × 5/64 × 5 = 75/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/320 - 75/320 = 896 - 75/320 = 821/320 - In mixed form: 2181/320
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