Subtract 7/64 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 7/64
27/10 - 7/64 is 829/320.
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,
27/10 = 27 × 32/10 × 32 = 864/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
7/64 = 7 × 5/64 × 5 = 35/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/320 - 35/320 = 864 - 35/320 = 829/320 - In mixed form: 2189/320
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