Subtract 15/64 from 48/3
1st number: 16 0/3, 2nd number: 15/64
48/3 - 15/64 is 1009/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
48/3 = 48 × 64/3 × 64 = 3072/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
15/64 = 15 × 3/64 × 3 = 45/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3072/192 - 45/192 = 3072 - 45/192 = 3027/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1009/64
- In mixed form: 1549/64
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