Subtract 3/64 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 3/64
5/2 - 3/64 is 157/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
5/2 = 5 × 32/2 × 32 = 160/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
3/64 = 3 × 1/64 × 1 = 3/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/64 - 3/64 = 160 - 3/64 = 157/64 - In mixed form: 229/64
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