Subtract 84/40 from 70/64
1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 2 4/40
70/64 - 84/40 is -161/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 40 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
70/64 = 70 × 5/64 × 5 = 350/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
84/40 = 84 × 8/40 × 8 = 672/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/320 - 672/320 = 350 - 672/320 = -322/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -161/160
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