Subtract 35/60 from 1/64
1/64 - 35/60 is -109/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 60 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
1/64 = 1 × 15/64 × 15 = 15/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
35/60 = 35 × 16/60 × 16 = 560/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/960 - 560/960 = 15 - 560/960 = -545/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/192
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