Subtract 14/64 from 10/35, Solve 10/35

Subtract 14/64 from 10/35

10/35 - 14/64 is 15/224.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
10/35 = 10 × 64/35 × 64 = 640/2240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
14/64 = 14 × 35/64 × 35 = 490/2240
Subtract the two like fractions:
640/2240 - 490/2240 = 640 - 490/2240 = 150/2240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/224

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