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Subtract 6/64 from 45/5

1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 6/64

45/5 - 6/64 is 285/32.

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,
    45/5 = 45 × 64/5 × 64 = 2880/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    6/64 = 6 × 5/64 × 5 = 30/320
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2880/320 - 30/320 = 2880 - 30/320 = 2850/320
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 285/32
  6. In mixed form: 829/32

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