Subtract 2/35 from 64/3
1st number: 21 1/3, 2nd number: 2/35
64/3 - 2/35 is 2234/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
64/3 = 64 × 35/3 × 35 = 2240/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
2/35 = 2 × 3/35 × 3 = 6/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/105 - 6/105 = 2240 - 6/105 = 2234/105 - In mixed form: 2129/105
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