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Subtract 1/35 from 63/64

63/64 - 1/35 is 2141/2240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    63/64 = 63 × 35/64 × 35 = 2205/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
    1/35 = 1 × 64/35 × 64 = 64/2240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2205/2240 - 64/2240 = 2205 - 64/2240 = 2141/2240

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