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Subtract 20/49 from 35/64

35/64 - 20/49 is 435/3136.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 49 is 3136

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
    35/64 = 35 × 49/64 × 49 = 1715/3136
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
    20/49 = 20 × 64/49 × 64 = 1280/3136
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1715/3136 - 1280/3136 = 1715 - 1280/3136 = 435/3136

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