Subtract 42/64 from 90/10
1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 42/64
90/10 - 42/64 is 267/32.
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,
42/64 = 42 × 5/64 × 5 = 210/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/320 - 210/320 = 2880 - 210/320 = 2670/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 267/32
- In mixed form: 811/32
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