Subtract 2/64 from 70/28
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 2/64
70/28 - 2/64 is 79/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
70/28 = 70 × 16/28 × 16 = 1120/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
2/64 = 2 × 7/64 × 7 = 14/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/448 - 14/448 = 1120 - 14/448 = 1106/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/32
- In mixed form: 215/32
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