Subtract 5/35 from 10/64, Solve 10/64

Subtract 5/35 from 10/64

10/64 - 5/35 is 3/224.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
10/64 = 10 × 35/64 × 35 = 350/2240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
5/35 = 5 × 64/35 × 64 = 320/2240
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/2240 - 320/2240 = 350 - 320/2240 = 30/2240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/224

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