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Subtract 1/64 from 72/15

1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 1/64

72/15 - 1/64 is 1531/320.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 64 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
    72/15 = 72 × 64/15 × 64 = 4608/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    1/64 = 1 × 15/64 × 15 = 15/960
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4608/960 - 15/960 = 4608 - 15/960 = 4593/960
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1531/320
  6. In mixed form: 4251/320

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