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Subtract 3/64 from 27/10

1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 3/64

27/10 - 3/64 is 849/320.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    27/10 = 27 × 32/10 × 32 = 864/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    3/64 = 3 × 5/64 × 5 = 15/320
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    864/320 - 15/320 = 864 - 15/320 = 849/320
  5. In mixed form: 2209/320

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