Subtract 12/64 from 70/5
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 12/64
70/5 - 12/64 is 221/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
70/5 = 70 × 64/5 × 64 = 4480/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
12/64 = 12 × 5/64 × 5 = 60/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4480/320 - 60/320 = 4480 - 60/320 = 4420/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/16
- In mixed form: 1313/16
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