Subtract 3/64 from 75/10
1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 3/64
75/10 - 3/64 is 477/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
75/10 = 75 × 32/10 × 32 = 2400/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
3/64 = 3 × 5/64 × 5 = 15/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/320 - 15/320 = 2400 - 15/320 = 2385/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 477/64
- In mixed form: 729/64
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