Subtract 2/64 from 49/45
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 2/64
49/45 - 2/64 is 1523/1440.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 64 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
49/45 = 49 × 64/45 × 64 = 3136/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
2/64 = 2 × 45/64 × 45 = 90/2880 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3136/2880 - 90/2880 = 3136 - 90/2880 = 3046/2880 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1523/1440
- In mixed form: 183/1440
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