Subtract 35/64 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 35/64
15/2 - 35/64 is 445/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 64 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
15/2 = 15 × 32/2 × 32 = 480/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
35/64 = 35 × 1/64 × 1 = 35/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/64 - 35/64 = 480 - 35/64 = 445/64 - In mixed form: 661/64
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