Subtract 7/64 from 10/6
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 7/64
10/6 - 7/64 is 299/192.
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,
7/64 = 7 × 3/64 × 3 = 21/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/192 - 21/192 = 320 - 21/192 = 299/192 - In mixed form: 1107/192
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