Subtract 3/25 from 60/64
60/64 - 3/25 is 327/400.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 25 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
60/64 = 60 × 25/64 × 25 = 1500/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
3/25 = 3 × 64/25 × 64 = 192/1600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/1600 - 192/1600 = 1500 - 192/1600 = 1308/1600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 327/400
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