Subtract 84/64 from 70/10
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 1 20/64
70/10 - 84/64 is 91/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
70/10 = 70 × 32/10 × 32 = 2240/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
84/64 = 84 × 5/64 × 5 = 420/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/320 - 420/320 = 2240 - 420/320 = 1820/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/16
- In mixed form: 511/16
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