Subtract 4/64 from 40/35
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 4/64
40/35 - 4/64 is 121/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
40/35 = 40 × 64/35 × 64 = 2560/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
4/64 = 4 × 35/64 × 35 = 140/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2560/2240 - 140/2240 = 2560 - 140/2240 = 2420/2240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/112
- In mixed form: 19/112
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