Subtract 5/45 from 15/64, Solve 15/64

Subtract 5/45 from 15/64

15/64 - 5/45 is 71/576.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 45 is 2880

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
15/64 = 15 × 45/64 × 45 = 675/2880
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
5/45 = 5 × 64/45 × 64 = 320/2880
Subtract the two like fractions:
675/2880 - 320/2880 = 675 - 320/2880 = 355/2880
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/576

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