Subtract 3/40 from 35/64
35/64 - 3/40 is 151/320.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 40 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
35/64 = 35 × 5/64 × 5 = 175/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
3/40 = 3 × 8/40 × 8 = 24/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/320 - 24/320 = 175 - 24/320 = 151/320
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