Subtract 4/64 from 9/35
9/35 - 4/64 is 109/560.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
9/35 = 9 × 64/35 × 64 = 576/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
4/64 = 4 × 35/64 × 35 = 140/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/2240 - 140/2240 = 576 - 140/2240 = 436/2240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/560
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