Subtract 42/64 from 35/21
1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 42/64
35/21 - 42/64 is 97/96.
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,
42/64 = 42 × 21/64 × 21 = 882/1344 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/1344 - 882/1344 = 2240 - 882/1344 = 1358/1344 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/96
- In mixed form: 11/96
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