Subtract 42/64 from 3/5
3/5 - 42/64 is -9/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
3/5 = 3 × 64/5 × 64 = 192/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
42/64 = 42 × 5/64 × 5 = 210/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/320 - 210/320 = 192 - 210/320 = -18/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/160
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