Subtract 30/20 from 4/64
1st number: 4/64, 2nd number: 1 10/20
4/64 - 30/20 is -23/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 20 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
4/64 = 4 × 5/64 × 5 = 20/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
30/20 = 30 × 16/20 × 16 = 480/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/320 - 480/320 = 20 - 480/320 = -460/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/16
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