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Subtract 36/64 from 8/5

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 36/64

8/5 - 36/64 is 83/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
    8/5 = 8 × 64/5 × 64 = 512/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    36/64 = 36 × 5/64 × 5 = 180/320
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    512/320 - 180/320 = 512 - 180/320 = 332/320
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/80
  6. In mixed form: 13/80

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