Subtract 3/64 from 49/45, Solve 1 4/45

Subtract 3/64 from 49/45

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 3/64

49/45 - 3/64 is 3001/2880.

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,
3/64 = 3 × 45/64 × 45 = 135/2880
Subtract the two like fractions:
3136/2880 - 135/2880 = 3136 - 135/2880 = 3001/2880
In mixed form: 1121/2880

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