Subtract 25/64 from 35/9
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 25/64
35/9 - 25/64 is 2015/576.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
35/9 = 35 × 64/9 × 64 = 2240/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
25/64 = 25 × 9/64 × 9 = 225/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/576 - 225/576 = 2240 - 225/576 = 2015/576 - In mixed form: 3287/576
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