Subtract 2/64 from 15/35, Solve 15/35

Subtract 2/64 from 15/35

15/35 - 2/64 is 89/224.

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,
15/35 = 15 × 64/35 × 64 = 960/2240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
2/64 = 2 × 35/64 × 35 = 70/2240
Subtract the two like fractions:
960/2240 - 70/2240 = 960 - 70/2240 = 890/2240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/224

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