Subtract 2/64 from 35/84
35/84 - 2/64 is 37/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 64 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
35/84 = 35 × 16/84 × 16 = 560/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
2/64 = 2 × 21/64 × 21 = 42/1344 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/1344 - 42/1344 = 560 - 42/1344 = 518/1344 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/96
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