Subtract 50/20 from 14/64
1st number: 14/64, 2nd number: 2 10/20
14/64 - 50/20 is -73/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 20 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 20 × 16 = 320,
50/20 = 50 × 16/20 × 16 = 800/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/320 - 800/320 = 70 - 800/320 = -730/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/32
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