Subtract 15/64 from 45/9, Solve 5 0/9

Subtract 15/64 from 45/9

1^st number: 5 0/9, 2^nd number: 15/64

45/9 - 15/64 is 305/64.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 64 is 576

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
45/9 = 45 × 64/9 × 64 = 2880/576
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
15/64 = 15 × 9/64 × 9 = 135/576
Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/576 - 135/576 = 2880 - 135/576 = 2745/576
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 305/64
In mixed form: 449/64

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