Subtract 7/64 from 35/75
35/75 - 7/64 is 343/960.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
35/75 = 35 × 64/75 × 64 = 2240/4800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
7/64 = 7 × 75/64 × 75 = 525/4800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/4800 - 525/4800 = 2240 - 525/4800 = 1715/4800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/960
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