Subtract 5/64 from 70/45
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 5/64
70/45 - 5/64 is 851/576.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 64 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
70/45 = 70 × 64/45 × 64 = 4480/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
5/64 = 5 × 45/64 × 45 = 225/2880 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4480/2880 - 225/2880 = 4480 - 225/2880 = 4255/2880 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 851/576
- In mixed form: 1275/576
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