Subtract 4/50 from 14/64, Solve 14/64

Subtract 4/50 from 14/64

14/64 - 4/50 is 111/800.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 50 is 1600

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
14/64 = 14 × 25/64 × 25 = 350/1600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
4/50 = 4 × 32/50 × 32 = 128/1600
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/1600 - 128/1600 = 350 - 128/1600 = 222/1600
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/800

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