Subtract 6/64 from 14/3
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 6/64
14/3 - 6/64 is 439/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
14/3 = 14 × 64/3 × 64 = 896/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
6/64 = 6 × 3/64 × 3 = 18/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/192 - 18/192 = 896 - 18/192 = 878/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 439/96
- In mixed form: 455/96
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