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Subtract 42/64 from 10/2

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 42/64

10/2 - 42/64 is 139/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
    10/2 = 10 × 32/2 × 32 = 320/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    42/64 = 42 × 1/64 × 1 = 42/64
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    320/64 - 42/64 = 320 - 42/64 = 278/64
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/32
  6. In mixed form: 411/32

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