Subtract 16/10 from 14/64, Solve 14/64

Subtract 16/10 from 14/64

1^st number: 14/64, 2^nd number: 1 6/10

14/64 - 16/10 is -221/160.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 10 is 320

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
14/64 = 14 × 5/64 × 5 = 70/320
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
16/10 = 16 × 32/10 × 32 = 512/320
Subtract the two like fractions:
70/320 - 512/320 = 70 - 512/320 = -442/320
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -221/160

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