Subtract 14/64 from 10/63
10/63 - 14/64 is -121/2016.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 64 is 4032
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
10/63 = 10 × 64/63 × 64 = 640/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
14/64 = 14 × 63/64 × 63 = 882/4032 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/4032 - 882/4032 = 640 - 882/4032 = -242/4032 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/2016
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