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Subtract 7/64 from 16/14

1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 7/64

16/14 - 7/64 is 463/448.

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,
    16/14 = 16 × 32/14 × 32 = 512/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    7/64 = 7 × 7/64 × 7 = 49/448
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    512/448 - 49/448 = 512 - 49/448 = 463/448
  5. In mixed form: 115/448

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