Subtract 84/70 from 14/64
1st number: 14/64, 2nd number: 1 14/70
14/64 - 84/70 is -157/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
14/64 = 14 × 35/64 × 35 = 490/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
84/70 = 84 × 32/70 × 32 = 2688/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/2240 - 2688/2240 = 490 - 2688/2240 = -2198/2240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/160
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