Subtract 14/64 from 30/10
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 14/64
30/10 - 14/64 is 89/32.
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,
30/10 = 30 × 32/10 × 32 = 960/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
14/64 = 14 × 5/64 × 5 = 70/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/320 - 70/320 = 960 - 70/320 = 890/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/32
- In mixed form: 225/32
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