Subtract 6/70 from 36/64
36/64 - 6/70 is 267/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
36/64 = 36 × 35/64 × 35 = 1260/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
6/70 = 6 × 32/70 × 32 = 192/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/2240 - 192/2240 = 1260 - 192/2240 = 1068/2240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 267/560
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