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Subtract 18/64 from 56/5

1st number: 11 1/5, 2nd number: 18/64

56/5 - 18/64 is 1747/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
    56/5 = 56 × 64/5 × 64 = 3584/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    18/64 = 18 × 5/64 × 5 = 90/320
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3584/320 - 90/320 = 3584 - 90/320 = 3494/320
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1747/160
  6. In mixed form: 10147/160

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