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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

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

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