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Subtract 14/64 from 2/4

2/4 - 14/64 is 9/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
    2/4 = 2 × 16/4 × 16 = 32/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    14/64 = 14 × 1/64 × 1 = 14/64
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/64 - 14/64 = 32 - 14/64 = 18/64
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/32

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