Subtract 14/64 from 15/14
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 14/64
15/14 - 14/64 is 191/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
15/14 = 15 × 32/14 × 32 = 480/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
14/64 = 14 × 7/64 × 7 = 98/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/448 - 98/448 = 480 - 98/448 = 382/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/224
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