Subtract 7/64 from 18/14
1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 7/64
18/14 - 7/64 is 527/448.
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,
18/14 = 18 × 32/14 × 32 = 576/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
7/64 = 7 × 7/64 × 7 = 49/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/448 - 49/448 = 576 - 49/448 = 527/448 - In mixed form: 179/448
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