Subtract 9/64 from 14/7
1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 9/64
14/7 - 9/64 is 119/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
14/7 = 14 × 64/7 × 64 = 896/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
9/64 = 9 × 7/64 × 7 = 63/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/448 - 63/448 = 896 - 63/448 = 833/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/64
- In mixed form: 155/64
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