Subtract 18/64 from 8/5
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 18/64
8/5 - 18/64 is 211/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
8/5 = 8 × 64/5 × 64 = 512/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
18/64 = 18 × 5/64 × 5 = 90/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/320 - 90/320 = 512 - 90/320 = 422/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/160
- In mixed form: 151/160
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