Subtract 6/10 from 64/18
1st number: 3 10/18, 2nd number: 6/10
64/18 - 6/10 is 133/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
64/18 = 64 × 5/18 × 5 = 320/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
6/10 = 6 × 9/10 × 9 = 54/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/90 - 54/90 = 320 - 54/90 = 266/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/45
- In mixed form: 243/45
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