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Subtract 35/10 from 9/64

1st number: 9/64, 2nd number: 3 5/10

9/64 - 35/10 is -215/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 10 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    9/64 = 9 × 5/64 × 5 = 45/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    35/10 = 35 × 32/10 × 32 = 1120/320
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/320 - 1120/320 = 45 - 1120/320 = -1075/320
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -215/64

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