Subtract 3/64 from 3/40
3/40 - 3/64 is 9/320.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
3/40 = 3 × 8/40 × 8 = 24/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
3/64 = 3 × 5/64 × 5 = 15/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/320 - 15/320 = 24 - 15/320 = 9/320
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