Subtract 5/64 from 98/45, Solve 2 8/45

Subtract 5/64 from 98/45

1^st number: 2 8/45, 2^nd number: 5/64

98/45 - 5/64 is 6047/2880.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 64 is 2880

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
98/45 = 98 × 64/45 × 64 = 6272/2880
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
5/64 = 5 × 45/64 × 45 = 225/2880
Subtract the two like fractions:
6272/2880 - 225/2880 = 6272 - 225/2880 = 6047/2880
In mixed form: 2287/2880

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