Subtract 45/5 from 90/64
1st number: 1 26/64, 2nd number: 9 0/5
90/64 - 45/5 is -243/32.
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,
90/64 = 90 × 5/64 × 5 = 450/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
45/5 = 45 × 64/5 × 64 = 2880/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/320 - 2880/320 = 450 - 2880/320 = -2430/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -243/32
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