Subtract 5/64 from 72/15
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 5/64
72/15 - 5/64 is 1511/320.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
72/15 = 72 × 64/15 × 64 = 4608/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
5/64 = 5 × 15/64 × 15 = 75/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4608/960 - 75/960 = 4608 - 75/960 = 4533/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1511/320
- In mixed form: 4231/320
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