Subtract 7/64 from 5/45
5/45 - 7/64 is 1/576.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
5/45 = 5 × 64/45 × 64 = 320/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
7/64 = 7 × 45/64 × 45 = 315/2880 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/2880 - 315/2880 = 320 - 315/2880 = 5/2880 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/576
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