Subtract 6/60 from 7/64
7/64 - 6/60 is 3/320.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 60 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
7/64 = 7 × 15/64 × 15 = 105/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
6/60 = 6 × 16/60 × 16 = 96/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/960 - 96/960 = 105 - 96/960 = 9/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/320
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