Subtract 42/64 from 35/14
1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 42/64
35/14 - 42/64 is 59/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
35/14 = 35 × 32/14 × 32 = 1120/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
42/64 = 42 × 7/64 × 7 = 294/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/448 - 294/448 = 1120 - 294/448 = 826/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/32
- In mixed form: 127/32
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