Subtract 5/64 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 5/64
40/5 - 5/64 is 507/64.
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,
40/5 = 40 × 64/5 × 64 = 2560/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
5/64 = 5 × 5/64 × 5 = 25/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2560/320 - 25/320 = 2560 - 25/320 = 2535/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 507/64
- In mixed form: 759/64
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