Subtract 18/35 from 9/64
9/64 - 18/35 is -837/2240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
18/35 = 18 × 64/35 × 64 = 1152/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/2240 - 1152/2240 = 315 - 1152/2240 = -837/2240
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