Subtract 3/64 from 45/15
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 3/64
45/15 - 3/64 is 189/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
45/15 = 45 × 64/15 × 64 = 2880/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
3/64 = 3 × 15/64 × 15 = 45/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/960 - 45/960 = 2880 - 45/960 = 2835/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 189/64
- In mixed form: 261/64
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