Subtract 5/14 from 10/64
10/64 - 5/14 is -45/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 14 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
10/64 = 10 × 7/64 × 7 = 70/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
5/14 = 5 × 32/14 × 32 = 160/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/448 - 160/448 = 70 - 160/448 = -90/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/224
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