Subtract 5/64 from 28/14
1st number: 2 0/14, 2nd number: 5/64
28/14 - 5/64 is 123/64.
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,
28/14 = 28 × 32/14 × 32 = 896/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
5/64 = 5 × 7/64 × 7 = 35/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/448 - 35/448 = 896 - 35/448 = 861/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/64
- In mixed form: 159/64
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