Subtract 5/90 from 49/64
49/64 - 5/90 is 409/576.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 90 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
49/64 = 49 × 45/64 × 45 = 2205/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
5/90 = 5 × 32/90 × 32 = 160/2880 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/2880 - 160/2880 = 2205 - 160/2880 = 2045/2880 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 409/576
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