Subtract 2/5 from 64/9
1st number: 7 1/9, 2nd number: 2/5
64/9 - 2/5 is 302/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
64/9 = 64 × 5/9 × 5 = 320/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
2/5 = 2 × 9/5 × 9 = 18/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/45 - 18/45 = 320 - 18/45 = 302/45 - In mixed form: 632/45
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