Subtract 42/64 from 21/4
1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 42/64
21/4 - 42/64 is 147/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
21/4 = 21 × 16/4 × 16 = 336/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
42/64 = 42 × 1/64 × 1 = 42/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/64 - 42/64 = 336 - 42/64 = 294/64 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/32
- In mixed form: 419/32
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