Subtract 40/14 from 15/64
1st number: 15/64, 2nd number: 2 12/14
15/64 - 40/14 is -1175/448.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 14 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
15/64 = 15 × 7/64 × 7 = 105/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
40/14 = 40 × 32/14 × 32 = 1280/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/448 - 1280/448 = 105 - 1280/448 = -1175/448
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