Subtract 36/64 from 10/5
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 36/64
10/5 - 36/64 is 23/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
10/5 = 10 × 64/5 × 64 = 640/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
36/64 = 36 × 5/64 × 5 = 180/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/320 - 180/320 = 640 - 180/320 = 460/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/16
- In mixed form: 17/16
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