Subtract 5/64 from 16/45
16/45 - 5/64 is 799/2880.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 64 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
16/45 = 16 × 64/45 × 64 = 1024/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
5/64 = 5 × 45/64 × 45 = 225/2880 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1024/2880 - 225/2880 = 1024 - 225/2880 = 799/2880
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