Subtract 70/3 from 14/64
1st number: 14/64, 2nd number: 23 1/3
14/64 - 70/3 is -2219/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 3 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
14/64 = 14 × 3/64 × 3 = 42/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
70/3 = 70 × 64/3 × 64 = 4480/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/192 - 4480/192 = 42 - 4480/192 = -4438/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2219/96
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