Subtract 14/64 from 14/60
14/60 - 14/64 is 7/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
14/60 = 14 × 16/60 × 16 = 224/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
14/64 = 14 × 15/64 × 15 = 210/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/960 - 210/960 = 224 - 210/960 = 14/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/480
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