Subtract 21/64 from 10/6
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 21/64
10/6 - 21/64 is 257/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
10/6 = 10 × 32/6 × 32 = 320/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
21/64 = 21 × 3/64 × 3 = 63/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/192 - 63/192 = 320 - 63/192 = 257/192 - In mixed form: 165/192
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