Subtract 7/64 from 35/3
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 7/64
35/3 - 7/64 is 2219/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
35/3 = 35 × 64/3 × 64 = 2240/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
7/64 = 7 × 3/64 × 3 = 21/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/192 - 21/192 = 2240 - 21/192 = 2219/192 - In mixed form: 11107/192
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