Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 2/40 from 14/64

14/64 - 2/40 is 27/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 40 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    14/64 = 14 × 5/64 × 5 = 70/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
    2/40 = 2 × 8/40 × 8 = 16/320
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/320 - 16/320 = 70 - 16/320 = 54/320
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/160

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com