Subtract 21/64 from 45/5
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 21/64
45/5 - 21/64 is 555/64.
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,
45/5 = 45 × 64/5 × 64 = 2880/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
21/64 = 21 × 5/64 × 5 = 105/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/320 - 105/320 = 2880 - 105/320 = 2775/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 555/64
- In mixed form: 843/64
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