Subtract 3/64 from 6/70
6/70 - 3/64 is 87/2240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
6/70 = 6 × 32/70 × 32 = 192/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
3/64 = 3 × 35/64 × 35 = 105/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/2240 - 105/2240 = 192 - 105/2240 = 87/2240
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