Subtract 35/12 from 70/64
1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 2 11/12
70/64 - 35/12 is -175/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 12 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
70/64 = 70 × 3/64 × 3 = 210/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
35/12 = 35 × 16/12 × 16 = 560/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/192 - 560/192 = 210 - 560/192 = -350/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -175/96
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