Subtract 35/10 from 3/64
1st number: 3/64, 2nd number: 3 5/10
3/64 - 35/10 is -221/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 10 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
3/64 = 3 × 5/64 × 5 = 15/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
35/10 = 35 × 32/10 × 32 = 1120/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/320 - 1120/320 = 15 - 1120/320 = -1105/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -221/64
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