Subtract 3/56 from 35/64
35/64 - 3/56 is 221/448.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 56 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
35/64 = 35 × 7/64 × 7 = 245/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
3/56 = 3 × 8/56 × 8 = 24/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/448 - 24/448 = 245 - 24/448 = 221/448
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