Subtract 60/64 from 35/81
35/81 - 60/64 is -655/1296.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 64 is 5184
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5184 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 64 = 5184,
35/81 = 35 × 64/81 × 64 = 2240/5184 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 81 = 5184,
60/64 = 60 × 81/64 × 81 = 4860/5184 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/5184 - 4860/5184 = 2240 - 4860/5184 = -2620/5184 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -655/1296
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/81-60/64