Subtract 4/40 from 14/64
14/64 - 4/40 is 19/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
14/64 = 14 × 5/64 × 5 = 70/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
4/40 = 4 × 8/40 × 8 = 32/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/320 - 32/320 = 70 - 32/320 = 38/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/160
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