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Subtract 5/64 from 48/15

1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 5/64

48/15 - 5/64 is 999/320.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
    48/15 = 48 × 64/15 × 64 = 3072/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    5/64 = 5 × 15/64 × 15 = 75/960
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3072/960 - 75/960 = 3072 - 75/960 = 2997/960
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 999/320
  6. In mixed form: 339/320

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