Subtract 20/5 from 9/64
1st number: 9/64, 2nd number: 4 0/5
9/64 - 20/5 is -247/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 5 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
9/64 = 9 × 5/64 × 5 = 45/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
20/5 = 20 × 64/5 × 64 = 1280/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/320 - 1280/320 = 45 - 1280/320 = -1235/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -247/64
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