Subtract 6/64 from 35/20
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 6/64
35/20 - 6/64 is 53/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
35/20 = 35 × 16/20 × 16 = 560/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
6/64 = 6 × 5/64 × 5 = 30/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/320 - 30/320 = 560 - 30/320 = 530/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/32
- In mixed form: 121/32
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