Subtract 21/64 from 10/4
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 21/64
10/4 - 21/64 is 139/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
10/4 = 10 × 16/4 × 16 = 160/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
21/64 = 21 × 1/64 × 1 = 21/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/64 - 21/64 = 160 - 21/64 = 139/64 - In mixed form: 211/64
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