Subtract 36/64 from 90/10
1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 36/64
90/10 - 36/64 is 135/16.
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,
90/10 = 90 × 32/10 × 32 = 2880/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
36/64 = 36 × 5/64 × 5 = 180/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/320 - 180/320 = 2880 - 180/320 = 2700/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 135/16
- In mixed form: 87/16
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