Subtract 2/35 from 12/64
12/64 - 2/35 is 73/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
12/64 = 12 × 35/64 × 35 = 420/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
2/35 = 2 × 64/35 × 64 = 128/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/2240 - 128/2240 = 420 - 128/2240 = 292/2240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/560
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