Subtract 14/64 from 15/28
15/28 - 14/64 is 71/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
15/28 = 15 × 16/28 × 16 = 240/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
14/64 = 14 × 7/64 × 7 = 98/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/448 - 98/448 = 240 - 98/448 = 142/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/224
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