Subtract 45/64 from 40/10
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 45/64
40/10 - 45/64 is 211/64.
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,
40/10 = 40 × 32/10 × 32 = 1280/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
45/64 = 45 × 5/64 × 5 = 225/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/320 - 225/320 = 1280 - 225/320 = 1055/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/64
- In mixed form: 319/64
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