Subtract 9/64 from 35/63
35/63 - 9/64 is 239/576.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 64 is 4032
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
35/63 = 35 × 64/63 × 64 = 2240/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
9/64 = 9 × 63/64 × 63 = 567/4032 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/4032 - 567/4032 = 2240 - 567/4032 = 1673/4032 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/576
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