Subtract 35/64 from 5/9
5/9 - 35/64 is 5/576.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
5/9 = 5 × 64/9 × 64 = 320/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
35/64 = 35 × 9/64 × 9 = 315/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/576 - 315/576 = 320 - 315/576 = 5/576
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