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Subtract 14/64 from 24/3

1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 14/64

24/3 - 14/64 is 249/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
    24/3 = 24 × 64/3 × 64 = 1536/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    14/64 = 14 × 3/64 × 3 = 42/192
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1536/192 - 42/192 = 1536 - 42/192 = 1494/192
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 249/32
  6. In mixed form: 725/32

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