Subtract 3/64 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 3/64
15/5 - 3/64 is 189/64.
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,
15/5 = 15 × 64/5 × 64 = 960/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
3/64 = 3 × 5/64 × 5 = 15/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/320 - 15/320 = 960 - 15/320 = 945/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/64
- In mixed form: 261/64
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