Subtract 3/64 from 15/70
15/70 - 3/64 is 75/448.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
15/70 = 15 × 32/70 × 32 = 480/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
3/64 = 3 × 35/64 × 35 = 105/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/2240 - 105/2240 = 480 - 105/2240 = 375/2240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/448
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