Subtract 35/70 from 70/64
1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 35/70
70/64 - 35/70 is 19/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
70/64 = 70 × 35/64 × 35 = 2450/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
35/70 = 35 × 32/70 × 32 = 1120/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/2240 - 1120/2240 = 2450 - 1120/2240 = 1330/2240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/32
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