Subtract 2/64 from 10/35
10/35 - 2/64 is 57/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
2/64 = 2 × 35/64 × 35 = 70/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/2240 - 70/2240 = 640 - 70/2240 = 570/2240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/224
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