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Subtract 14/64 from 75/35

1st number: 2 5/35, 2nd number: 14/64

75/35 - 14/64 is 431/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
    75/35 = 75 × 64/35 × 64 = 4800/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    14/64 = 14 × 35/64 × 35 = 490/2240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4800/2240 - 490/2240 = 4800 - 490/2240 = 4310/2240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 431/224
  6. In mixed form: 1207/224

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