Subtract 7/10 from 90/64
1st number: 1 26/64, 2nd number: 7/10
90/64 - 7/10 is 113/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 10 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 10 × 32 = 320,
7/10 = 7 × 32/10 × 32 = 224/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/320 - 224/320 = 450 - 224/320 = 226/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/160
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