Subtract 45/35 from 64/72
1st number: 64/72, 2nd number: 1 10/35
64/72 - 45/35 is -25/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
64/72 = 64 × 35/72 × 35 = 2240/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
45/35 = 45 × 72/35 × 72 = 3240/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/2520 - 3240/2520 = 2240 - 3240/2520 = -1000/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/63
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