Subtract 35/64 from 80/3
1st number: 26 2/3, 2nd number: 35/64
80/3 - 35/64 is 5015/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
80/3 = 80 × 64/3 × 64 = 5120/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
35/64 = 35 × 3/64 × 3 = 105/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5120/192 - 105/192 = 5120 - 105/192 = 5015/192 - In mixed form: 2623/192
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