Subtract 1/64 from 35/72
35/72 - 1/64 is 271/576.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
35/72 = 35 × 8/72 × 8 = 280/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
1/64 = 1 × 9/64 × 9 = 9/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/576 - 9/576 = 280 - 9/576 = 271/576
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