Subtract 1/64 from 63/15
1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 1/64
63/15 - 1/64 is 1339/320.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
63/15 = 63 × 64/15 × 64 = 4032/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
1/64 = 1 × 15/64 × 15 = 15/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4032/960 - 15/960 = 4032 - 15/960 = 4017/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1339/320
- In mixed form: 459/320
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