Subtract 3/5 from 50/64
50/64 - 3/5 is 29/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 5 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
50/64 = 50 × 5/64 × 5 = 250/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
3/5 = 3 × 64/5 × 64 = 192/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/320 - 192/320 = 250 - 192/320 = 58/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/160
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