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Subtract 42/64 from 5/35

5/35 - 42/64 is -115/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
    5/35 = 5 × 64/35 × 64 = 320/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    42/64 = 42 × 35/64 × 35 = 1470/2240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    320/2240 - 1470/2240 = 320 - 1470/2240 = -1150/2240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -115/224

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