Subtract 14/64 from 15/9, Solve 1 6/9

Subtract 14/64 from 15/9

1^st number: 1 6/9, 2^nd number: 14/64

15/9 - 14/64 is 139/96.

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,
15/9 = 15 × 64/9 × 64 = 960/576
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
14/64 = 14 × 9/64 × 9 = 126/576
Subtract the two like fractions:
960/576 - 126/576 = 960 - 126/576 = 834/576
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/96
In mixed form: 143/96

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