Subtract 6/64 from 12/14
12/14 - 6/64 is 171/224.
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,
12/14 = 12 × 32/14 × 32 = 384/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
6/64 = 6 × 7/64 × 7 = 42/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/448 - 42/448 = 384 - 42/448 = 342/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/224
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