Subtract 4/64 from 15/3
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 4/64
15/3 - 4/64 is 79/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
15/3 = 15 × 64/3 × 64 = 960/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
4/64 = 4 × 3/64 × 3 = 12/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/192 - 12/192 = 960 - 12/192 = 948/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/16
- In mixed form: 415/16
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