Subtract 70/64 from 12/5
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 1 6/64
12/5 - 70/64 is 209/160.
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,
12/5 = 12 × 64/5 × 64 = 768/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
70/64 = 70 × 5/64 × 5 = 350/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/320 - 350/320 = 768 - 350/320 = 418/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/160
- In mixed form: 149/160
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