Subtract 20/63 from 35/64
35/64 - 20/63 is 925/4032.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 63 is 4032
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
35/64 = 35 × 63/64 × 63 = 2205/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
20/63 = 20 × 64/63 × 64 = 1280/4032 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/4032 - 1280/4032 = 2205 - 1280/4032 = 925/4032
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