Subtract 30/64 from 42/4
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 30/64
42/4 - 30/64 is 321/32.
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,
42/4 = 42 × 16/4 × 16 = 672/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
30/64 = 30 × 1/64 × 1 = 30/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/64 - 30/64 = 672 - 30/64 = 642/64 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 321/32
- In mixed form: 101/32
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