Subtract 8/64 from 10/3
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 8/64
10/3 - 8/64 is 77/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
10/3 = 10 × 64/3 × 64 = 640/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
8/64 = 8 × 3/64 × 3 = 24/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/192 - 24/192 = 640 - 24/192 = 616/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/24
- In mixed form: 35/24
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