Subtract 6/64 from 3/5
3/5 - 6/64 is 81/160.
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,
6/64 = 6 × 5/64 × 5 = 30/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/320 - 30/320 = 192 - 30/320 = 162/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/160
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