Subtract 70/64 from 35/27
1st number: 1 8/27, 2nd number: 1 6/64
35/27 - 70/64 is 175/864.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 64 is 1728
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
35/27 = 35 × 64/27 × 64 = 2240/1728 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
70/64 = 70 × 27/64 × 27 = 1890/1728 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/1728 - 1890/1728 = 2240 - 1890/1728 = 350/1728 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 175/864
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