Subtract 7/64 from 80/70
1st number: 1 10/70, 2nd number: 7/64
80/70 - 7/64 is 463/448.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
80/70 = 80 × 32/70 × 32 = 2560/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
7/64 = 7 × 35/64 × 35 = 245/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2560/2240 - 245/2240 = 2560 - 245/2240 = 2315/2240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 463/448
- In mixed form: 115/448
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