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Subtract 12/64 from 10/5

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 12/64

10/5 - 12/64 is 29/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
    10/5 = 10 × 64/5 × 64 = 640/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    12/64 = 12 × 5/64 × 5 = 60/320
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    640/320 - 60/320 = 640 - 60/320 = 580/320
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/16
  6. In mixed form: 113/16

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