Subtract 14/35 from 9/64, Solve 9/64

Subtract 14/35 from 9/64

9/64 - 14/35 is -83/320.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 35 is 2240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
9/64 = 9 × 35/64 × 35 = 315/2240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
14/35 = 14 × 64/35 × 64 = 896/2240
Subtract the two like fractions:
315/2240 - 896/2240 = 315 - 896/2240 = -581/2240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/320

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