Subtract 18/64 from 36/10
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 18/64
36/10 - 18/64 is 531/160.
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,
36/10 = 36 × 32/10 × 32 = 1152/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
18/64 = 18 × 5/64 × 5 = 90/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1152/320 - 90/320 = 1152 - 90/320 = 1062/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 531/160
- In mixed form: 351/160
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