Subtract 2/64 from 8/45
8/45 - 2/64 is 211/1440.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 64 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
8/45 = 8 × 64/45 × 64 = 512/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
2/64 = 2 × 45/64 × 45 = 90/2880 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/2880 - 90/2880 = 512 - 90/2880 = 422/2880 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/1440
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