Subtract 5/20 from 21/64
21/64 - 5/20 is 5/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 20 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
21/64 = 21 × 5/64 × 5 = 105/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
5/20 = 5 × 16/20 × 16 = 80/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/320 - 80/320 = 105 - 80/320 = 25/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/64
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