Subtract 35/64 from 72/98
72/98 - 35/64 is 589/3136.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
72/98 = 72 × 32/98 × 32 = 2304/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
35/64 = 35 × 49/64 × 49 = 1715/3136 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2304/3136 - 1715/3136 = 2304 - 1715/3136 = 589/3136
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