Subtract 1/70 from 5/64
5/64 - 1/70 is 143/2240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
5/64 = 5 × 35/64 × 35 = 175/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
1/70 = 1 × 32/70 × 32 = 32/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/2240 - 32/2240 = 175 - 32/2240 = 143/2240
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