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Subtract 7/64 from 35/75

35/75 - 7/64 is 343/960.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 64 is 4800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
    35/75 = 35 × 64/75 × 64 = 2240/4800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
    7/64 = 7 × 75/64 × 75 = 525/4800
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2240/4800 - 525/4800 = 2240 - 525/4800 = 1715/4800
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/960

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