Subtract 50/64 from 5/3
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 50/64
5/3 - 50/64 is 85/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
5/3 = 5 × 64/3 × 64 = 320/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
50/64 = 50 × 3/64 × 3 = 150/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/192 - 150/192 = 320 - 150/192 = 170/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/96
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