Subtract 10/84 from 90/64
1st number: 1 26/64, 2nd number: 10/84
90/64 - 10/84 is 865/672.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 84 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
90/64 = 90 × 21/64 × 21 = 1890/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
10/84 = 10 × 16/84 × 16 = 160/1344 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/1344 - 160/1344 = 1890 - 160/1344 = 1730/1344 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 865/672
- In mixed form: 1193/672
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