Subtract 9/64 from 84/10
1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 9/64
84/10 - 9/64 is 2643/320.
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,
84/10 = 84 × 32/10 × 32 = 2688/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
9/64 = 9 × 5/64 × 5 = 45/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2688/320 - 45/320 = 2688 - 45/320 = 2643/320 - In mixed form: 883/320
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