Subtract 14/64 from 21/10
1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 14/64
21/10 - 14/64 is 301/160.
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,
21/10 = 21 × 32/10 × 32 = 672/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
14/64 = 14 × 5/64 × 5 = 70/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/320 - 70/320 = 672 - 70/320 = 602/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 301/160
- In mixed form: 1141/160
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