Subtract 4/5 from 64/3
1st number: 21 1/3, 2nd number: 4/5
64/3 - 4/5 is 308/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
64/3 = 64 × 5/3 × 5 = 320/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
4/5 = 4 × 3/5 × 3 = 12/15 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/15 - 12/15 = 320 - 12/15 = 308/15 - In mixed form: 208/15
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