Subtract 21/64 from 21/35
21/35 - 21/64 is 87/320.
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,
21/35 = 21 × 64/35 × 64 = 1344/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
21/64 = 21 × 35/64 × 35 = 735/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1344/2240 - 735/2240 = 1344 - 735/2240 = 609/2240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/320
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