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Subtract 1/64 from 35/72

35/72 - 1/64 is 271/576.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 64 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
    35/72 = 35 × 8/72 × 8 = 280/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    1/64 = 1 × 9/64 × 9 = 9/576
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/576 - 9/576 = 280 - 9/576 = 271/576

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