Subtract 9/64 from 2/5
2/5 - 9/64 is 83/320.
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,
2/5 = 2 × 64/5 × 64 = 128/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
9/64 = 9 × 5/64 × 5 = 45/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/320 - 45/320 = 128 - 45/320 = 83/320
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