Subtract 40/35 from 5/64
1st number: 5/64, 2nd number: 1 5/35
5/64 - 40/35 is -477/448.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 35 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
5/64 = 5 × 35/64 × 35 = 175/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
40/35 = 40 × 64/35 × 64 = 2560/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/2240 - 2560/2240 = 175 - 2560/2240 = -2385/2240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -477/448
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