Subtract 14/64 from 25/35, Solve 25/35

Subtract 14/64 from 25/35

25/35 - 14/64 is 111/224.

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,
25/35 = 25 × 64/35 × 64 = 1600/2240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
14/64 = 14 × 35/64 × 35 = 490/2240
Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/2240 - 490/2240 = 1600 - 490/2240 = 1110/2240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/224

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