Subtract 25/20 from 3/64
1st number: 3/64, 2nd number: 1 5/20
3/64 - 25/20 is -77/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 20 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
3/64 = 3 × 5/64 × 5 = 15/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
25/20 = 25 × 16/20 × 16 = 400/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/320 - 400/320 = 15 - 400/320 = -385/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/64
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