Subtract 60/35 from 64/2
1st number: 32 0/2, 2nd number: 1 25/35
64/2 - 60/35 is 212/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
64/2 = 64 × 35/2 × 35 = 2240/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
60/35 = 60 × 2/35 × 2 = 120/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/70 - 120/70 = 2240 - 120/70 = 2120/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 212/7
- In mixed form: 302/7
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