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Subtract 3/64 from 35/80

35/80 - 3/64 is 25/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 4 = 320,
    35/80 = 35 × 4/80 × 4 = 140/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    3/64 = 3 × 5/64 × 5 = 15/320
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    140/320 - 15/320 = 140 - 15/320 = 125/320
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/64

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