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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

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

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