Subtract 6/64 from 3/35
3/35 - 6/64 is -9/1120.
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,
3/35 = 3 × 64/35 × 64 = 192/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
6/64 = 6 × 35/64 × 35 = 210/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/2240 - 210/2240 = 192 - 210/2240 = -18/2240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/1120
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