Subtract 10/5 from 20/64
1st number: 20/64, 2nd number: 2 0/5
20/64 - 10/5 is -27/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 5 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
20/64 = 20 × 5/64 × 5 = 100/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
10/5 = 10 × 64/5 × 64 = 640/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/320 - 640/320 = 100 - 640/320 = -540/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/16
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