Subtract 27/64 from 36/5
1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 27/64
36/5 - 27/64 is 2169/320.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
36/5 = 36 × 64/5 × 64 = 2304/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
27/64 = 27 × 5/64 × 5 = 135/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2304/320 - 135/320 = 2304 - 135/320 = 2169/320 - In mixed form: 6249/320
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