Subtract 10/64 from 32/3
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 10/64
32/3 - 10/64 is 1009/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
32/3 = 32 × 64/3 × 64 = 2048/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
10/64 = 10 × 3/64 × 3 = 30/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2048/192 - 30/192 = 2048 - 30/192 = 2018/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1009/96
- In mixed form: 1049/96
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