Subtract 10/60 from 70/64
1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 10/60
70/64 - 10/60 is 89/96.
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,
70/64 = 70 × 15/64 × 15 = 1050/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
10/60 = 10 × 16/60 × 16 = 160/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/960 - 160/960 = 1050 - 160/960 = 890/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/96
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