Subtract 20/50 from 70/64
1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 20/50
70/64 - 20/50 is 111/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 50 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
70/64 = 70 × 25/64 × 25 = 1750/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
20/50 = 20 × 32/50 × 32 = 640/1600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/1600 - 640/1600 = 1750 - 640/1600 = 1110/1600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/160
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