Subtract 54/35 from 64/4
1st number: 16 0/4, 2nd number: 1 19/35
64/4 - 54/35 is 506/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
64/4 = 64 × 35/4 × 35 = 2240/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
54/35 = 54 × 4/35 × 4 = 216/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/140 - 216/140 = 2240 - 216/140 = 2024/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 506/35
- In mixed form: 1416/35
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