Subtract 9/64 from 20/5
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 9/64
20/5 - 9/64 is 247/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
20/5 = 20 × 64/5 × 64 = 1280/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
9/64 = 9 × 5/64 × 5 = 45/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/320 - 45/320 = 1280 - 45/320 = 1235/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 247/64
- In mixed form: 355/64
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