Subtract 1/64 from 70/60
1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 1/64
70/60 - 1/64 is 221/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
70/60 = 70 × 16/60 × 16 = 1120/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
1/64 = 1 × 15/64 × 15 = 15/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/960 - 15/960 = 1120 - 15/960 = 1105/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/192
- In mixed form: 129/192
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