Subtract 7/9 from 64/5
1st number: 12 4/5, 2nd number: 7/9
64/5 - 7/9 is 541/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
64/5 = 64 × 9/5 × 9 = 576/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
7/9 = 7 × 5/9 × 5 = 35/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/45 - 35/45 = 576 - 35/45 = 541/45 - In mixed form: 121/45
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