Subtract 9/64 from 14/15
14/15 - 9/64 is 761/960.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
14/15 = 14 × 64/15 × 64 = 896/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
9/64 = 9 × 15/64 × 15 = 135/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/960 - 135/960 = 896 - 135/960 = 761/960
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