Subtract 2/5 from 64/15
1st number: 4 4/15, 2nd number: 2/5
64/15 - 2/5 is 58/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
64/15 = 64 × 1/15 × 1 = 64/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
2/5 = 2 × 3/5 × 3 = 6/15 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/15 - 6/15 = 64 - 6/15 = 58/15 - In mixed form: 313/15
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