Subtract 7/64 from 50/20
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 7/64
50/20 - 7/64 is 153/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
50/20 = 50 × 16/20 × 16 = 800/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
7/64 = 7 × 5/64 × 5 = 35/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/320 - 35/320 = 800 - 35/320 = 765/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 153/64
- In mixed form: 225/64
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