Subtract 4/64 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 4/64
40/4 - 4/64 is 159/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
40/4 = 40 × 16/4 × 16 = 640/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
4/64 = 4 × 1/64 × 1 = 4/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/64 - 4/64 = 640 - 4/64 = 636/64 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/16
- In mixed form: 915/16
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