Subtract 15/64 from 35/40
35/40 - 15/64 is 41/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
35/40 = 35 × 8/40 × 8 = 280/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
15/64 = 15 × 5/64 × 5 = 75/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/320 - 75/320 = 280 - 75/320 = 205/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/64
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