Subtract 18/14 from 27/64
1st number: 27/64, 2nd number: 1 4/14
27/64 - 18/14 is -387/448.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 14 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
27/64 = 27 × 7/64 × 7 = 189/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
18/14 = 18 × 32/14 × 32 = 576/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/448 - 576/448 = 189 - 576/448 = -387/448
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