Subtract 14/9 from 20/64
1st number: 20/64, 2nd number: 1 5/9
20/64 - 14/9 is -179/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 9 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
20/64 = 20 × 9/64 × 9 = 180/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
14/9 = 14 × 64/9 × 64 = 896/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/576 - 896/576 = 180 - 896/576 = -716/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -179/144
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