Subtract 56/64 from 16/14
1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 56/64
16/14 - 56/64 is 15/56.
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,
16/14 = 16 × 32/14 × 32 = 512/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
56/64 = 56 × 7/64 × 7 = 392/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/448 - 392/448 = 512 - 392/448 = 120/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/56
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