Subtract 18/64 from 18/10
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 18/64
18/10 - 18/64 is 243/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
18/10 = 18 × 32/10 × 32 = 576/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
18/64 = 18 × 5/64 × 5 = 90/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/320 - 90/320 = 576 - 90/320 = 486/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 243/160
- In mixed form: 183/160
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