Subtract 1/64 from 7/35, Solve 7/35

Subtract 1/64 from 7/35

7/35 - 1/64 is 59/320.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
7/35 = 7 × 64/35 × 64 = 448/2240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
1/64 = 1 × 35/64 × 35 = 35/2240
Subtract the two like fractions:
448/2240 - 35/2240 = 448 - 35/2240 = 413/2240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/320

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