Subtract 5/64 from 20/10
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 5/64
20/10 - 5/64 is 123/64.
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,
20/10 = 20 × 32/10 × 32 = 640/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
5/64 = 5 × 5/64 × 5 = 25/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/320 - 25/320 = 640 - 25/320 = 615/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/64
- In mixed form: 159/64
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