Subtract 2/10 from 14/64, Solve 14/64

Subtract 2/10 from 14/64

14/64 - 2/10 is 3/160.

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,
2/10 = 2 × 32/10 × 32 = 64/320
Subtract the two like fractions:
70/320 - 64/320 = 70 - 64/320 = 6/320
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/160

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