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Subtract 4/80 from 70/64

1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 4/80

70/64 - 4/80 is 167/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 80 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    70/64 = 70 × 5/64 × 5 = 350/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 4 = 320,
    4/80 = 4 × 4/80 × 4 = 16/320
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/320 - 16/320 = 350 - 16/320 = 334/320
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/160
  6. In mixed form: 17/160

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