Subtract 3/64 from 9/70
9/70 - 3/64 is 183/2240.
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,
9/70 = 9 × 32/70 × 32 = 288/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
3/64 = 3 × 35/64 × 35 = 105/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/2240 - 105/2240 = 288 - 105/2240 = 183/2240
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