Subtract 15/64 from 32/3
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 15/64
32/3 - 15/64 is 2003/192.
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,
15/64 = 15 × 3/64 × 3 = 45/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2048/192 - 45/192 = 2048 - 45/192 = 2003/192 - In mixed form: 1083/192
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