Subtract 28/64 from 35/21
1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 28/64
35/21 - 28/64 is 59/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 64 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 64 = 1344,
35/21 = 35 × 64/21 × 64 = 2240/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
28/64 = 28 × 21/64 × 21 = 588/1344 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/1344 - 588/1344 = 2240 - 588/1344 = 1652/1344 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/48
- In mixed form: 111/48
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