Subtract 2/64 from 1/14
1/14 - 2/64 is 9/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
1/14 = 1 × 32/14 × 32 = 32/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
2/64 = 2 × 7/64 × 7 = 14/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/448 - 14/448 = 32 - 14/448 = 18/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/224
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