Subtract 9/90 from 14/64, Solve 14/64

Subtract 9/90 from 14/64

14/64 - 9/90 is 19/160.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 90 is 2880

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
14/64 = 14 × 45/64 × 45 = 630/2880
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 32 = 2880,
9/90 = 9 × 32/90 × 32 = 288/2880
Subtract the two like fractions:
630/2880 - 288/2880 = 630 - 288/2880 = 342/2880
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/160

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