Subtract 8/64 from 20/35
20/35 - 8/64 is 25/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
20/35 = 20 × 64/35 × 64 = 1280/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
8/64 = 8 × 35/64 × 35 = 280/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/2240 - 280/2240 = 1280 - 280/2240 = 1000/2240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/56
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