Subtract 3/64 from 70/35
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 3/64
70/35 - 3/64 is 125/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
70/35 = 70 × 64/35 × 64 = 4480/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
3/64 = 3 × 35/64 × 35 = 105/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4480/2240 - 105/2240 = 4480 - 105/2240 = 4375/2240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/64
- In mixed form: 161/64
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