Subtract 9/64 from 2/14
2/14 - 9/64 is 1/448.
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,
2/14 = 2 × 32/14 × 32 = 64/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
9/64 = 9 × 7/64 × 7 = 63/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/448 - 63/448 = 64 - 63/448 = 1/448
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