Subtract 15/64 from 5/4
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 15/64
5/4 - 15/64 is 65/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
5/4 = 5 × 16/4 × 16 = 80/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
15/64 = 15 × 1/64 × 1 = 15/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/64 - 15/64 = 80 - 15/64 = 65/64 - In mixed form: 11/64
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