Subtract 8/64 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 8/64
60/6 - 8/64 is 79/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
60/6 = 60 × 32/6 × 32 = 1920/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
8/64 = 8 × 3/64 × 3 = 24/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1920/192 - 24/192 = 1920 - 24/192 = 1896/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/8
- In mixed form: 97/8
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