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Subtract 2/64 from 35/15

1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 2/64

35/15 - 2/64 is 221/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 64 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
    35/15 = 35 × 64/15 × 64 = 2240/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    2/64 = 2 × 15/64 × 15 = 30/960
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2240/960 - 30/960 = 2240 - 30/960 = 2210/960
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/96
  6. In mixed form: 229/96

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