Answers

Subtract 18/64 from 50/20

1^st number: 2 10/20, 2^nd number: 18/64

50/20 - 18/64 is 71/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 64 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
   50/20 = 50 × 16/20 × 16 = 800/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   18/64 = 18 × 5/64 × 5 = 90/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   800/320 - 90/320 = 800 - 90/320 = 710/320
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/32
6. In mixed form: 27/32

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