Subtract 98/64 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 1 34/64
14/6 - 98/64 is 77/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
14/6 = 14 × 32/6 × 32 = 448/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
98/64 = 98 × 3/64 × 3 = 294/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/192 - 294/192 = 448 - 294/192 = 154/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/96
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