Subtract 54/64 from 90/20
1st number: 4 10/20, 2nd number: 54/64
90/20 - 54/64 is 117/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
90/20 = 90 × 16/20 × 16 = 1440/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
54/64 = 54 × 5/64 × 5 = 270/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/320 - 270/320 = 1440 - 270/320 = 1170/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/32
- In mixed form: 321/32
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