Subtract 14/64 from 20/14
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 14/64
20/14 - 14/64 is 271/224.
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,
20/14 = 20 × 32/14 × 32 = 640/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
14/64 = 14 × 7/64 × 7 = 98/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/448 - 98/448 = 640 - 98/448 = 542/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 271/224
- In mixed form: 147/224
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