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Subtract 2/64 from 49/10

1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 2/64

49/10 - 2/64 is 779/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    49/10 = 49 × 32/10 × 32 = 1568/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    2/64 = 2 × 5/64 × 5 = 10/320
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1568/320 - 10/320 = 1568 - 10/320 = 1558/320
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 779/160
  6. In mixed form: 4139/160

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