Subtract 36/64 from 60/40
1st number: 1 20/40, 2nd number: 36/64
60/40 - 36/64 is 15/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
60/40 = 60 × 8/40 × 8 = 480/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
36/64 = 36 × 5/64 × 5 = 180/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/320 - 180/320 = 480 - 180/320 = 300/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/16
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