Subtract 54/35 from 54/64
1st number: 54/64, 2nd number: 1 19/35
54/64 - 54/35 is -783/1120.
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,
54/64 = 54 × 35/64 × 35 = 1890/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
54/35 = 54 × 64/35 × 64 = 3456/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/2240 - 3456/2240 = 1890 - 3456/2240 = -1566/2240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -783/1120
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