Subtract 3/64 from 14/27
14/27 - 3/64 is 815/1728.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 64 is 1728
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
14/27 = 14 × 64/27 × 64 = 896/1728 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
3/64 = 3 × 27/64 × 27 = 81/1728 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/1728 - 81/1728 = 896 - 81/1728 = 815/1728
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