Subtract 10/64 from 42/5
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 10/64
42/5 - 10/64 is 1319/160.
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,
42/5 = 42 × 64/5 × 64 = 2688/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
10/64 = 10 × 5/64 × 5 = 50/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2688/320 - 50/320 = 2688 - 50/320 = 2638/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1319/160
- In mixed form: 839/160
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