Subtract 14/64 from 14/5
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 14/64
14/5 - 14/64 is 413/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
14/5 = 14 × 64/5 × 64 = 896/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
14/64 = 14 × 5/64 × 5 = 70/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/320 - 70/320 = 896 - 70/320 = 826/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 413/160
- In mixed form: 293/160
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