Subtract 4/9 from 64/15
1st number: 4 4/15, 2nd number: 4/9
64/15 - 4/9 is 172/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
64/15 = 64 × 3/15 × 3 = 192/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
4/9 = 4 × 5/9 × 5 = 20/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/45 - 20/45 = 192 - 20/45 = 172/45 - In mixed form: 337/45
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