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Subtract 9/64 from 12/5

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 9/64

12/5 - 9/64 is 723/320.

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,
    12/5 = 12 × 64/5 × 64 = 768/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    9/64 = 9 × 5/64 × 5 = 45/320
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    768/320 - 45/320 = 768 - 45/320 = 723/320
  5. In mixed form: 283/320

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