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Subtract 28/64 from 15/14

1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 28/64

15/14 - 28/64 is 71/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
    15/14 = 15 × 32/14 × 32 = 480/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    28/64 = 28 × 7/64 × 7 = 196/448
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    480/448 - 196/448 = 480 - 196/448 = 284/448
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/112

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