Subtract 35/64 from 3/70
3/70 - 35/64 is -1129/2240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
3/70 = 3 × 32/70 × 32 = 96/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
35/64 = 35 × 35/64 × 35 = 1225/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/2240 - 1225/2240 = 96 - 1225/2240 = -1129/2240
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