Subtract 9/64 from 20/25
20/25 - 9/64 is 211/320.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 64 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
20/25 = 20 × 64/25 × 64 = 1280/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
9/64 = 9 × 25/64 × 25 = 225/1600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/1600 - 225/1600 = 1280 - 225/1600 = 1055/1600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/320
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