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Subtract 35/64 from 28/18

1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 35/64

28/18 - 35/64 is 581/576.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
    28/18 = 28 × 32/18 × 32 = 896/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    35/64 = 35 × 9/64 × 9 = 315/576
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    896/576 - 315/576 = 896 - 315/576 = 581/576
  5. In mixed form: 15/576

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