Subtract 21/20 from 6/64
1st number: 6/64, 2nd number: 1 1/20
6/64 - 21/20 is -153/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 20 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
6/64 = 6 × 5/64 × 5 = 30/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
21/20 = 21 × 16/20 × 16 = 336/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/320 - 336/320 = 30 - 336/320 = -306/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -153/160
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