Subtract 64/45 from 10/3
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 1 19/45
10/3 - 64/45 is 86/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
10/3 = 10 × 15/3 × 15 = 150/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
64/45 = 64 × 1/45 × 1 = 64/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/45 - 64/45 = 150 - 64/45 = 86/45 - In mixed form: 141/45
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