Subtract 10/15 from 64/4
1st number: 16 0/4, 2nd number: 10/15
64/4 - 10/15 is 46/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
64/4 = 64 × 15/4 × 15 = 960/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
10/15 = 10 × 4/15 × 4 = 40/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/60 - 40/60 = 960 - 40/60 = 920/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/3
- In mixed form: 151/3
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