Subtract 18/64 from 2/35, Solve 2/35

Subtract 18/64 from 2/35

2/35 - 18/64 is -251/1120.

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,
2/35 = 2 × 64/35 × 64 = 128/2240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
18/64 = 18 × 35/64 × 35 = 630/2240
Subtract the two like fractions:
128/2240 - 630/2240 = 128 - 630/2240 = -502/2240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -251/1120

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