Answers

Subtract 70/36 from 60/64

1^st number: 60/64, 2^nd number: 1 34/36

60/64 - 70/36 is -145/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 36 is 576
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
   60/64 = 60 × 9/64 × 9 = 540/576
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
   70/36 = 70 × 16/36 × 16 = 1120/576
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/576 - 1120/576 = 540 - 1120/576 = -580/576
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -145/144

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁶⁰/₆₄-⁷⁰/₇₂

Subtract Fractions Calculator