Subtract 3/64 from 7/5
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 3/64
7/5 - 3/64 is 433/320.
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,
7/5 = 7 × 64/5 × 64 = 448/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
3/64 = 3 × 5/64 × 5 = 15/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/320 - 15/320 = 448 - 15/320 = 433/320 - In mixed form: 1113/320
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