Subtract 3/4 from 14/64
14/64 - 3/4 is -17/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 4 is 64
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
14/64 = 14 × 1/64 × 1 = 14/64 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
3/4 = 3 × 16/4 × 16 = 48/64 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/64 - 48/64 = 14 - 48/64 = -34/64 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/32
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