Subtract 3/64 from 45/35, Solve 1 10/35

Subtract 3/64 from 45/35

1^st number: 1 10/35, 2^nd number: 3/64

45/35 - 3/64 is 555/448.

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,
45/35 = 45 × 64/35 × 64 = 2880/2240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
3/64 = 3 × 35/64 × 35 = 105/2240
Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/2240 - 105/2240 = 2880 - 105/2240 = 2775/2240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 555/448
In mixed form: 1107/448

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