Subtract 14/64 from 14/9
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 14/64
14/9 - 14/64 is 385/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
14/9 = 14 × 64/9 × 64 = 896/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
14/64 = 14 × 9/64 × 9 = 126/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/576 - 126/576 = 896 - 126/576 = 770/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 385/288
- In mixed form: 197/288
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