Subtract 21/64 from 10/14
10/14 - 21/64 is 173/448.
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,
10/14 = 10 × 32/14 × 32 = 320/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
21/64 = 21 × 7/64 × 7 = 147/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/448 - 147/448 = 320 - 147/448 = 173/448
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