Subtract 14/64 from 3/20
3/20 - 14/64 is -11/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
3/20 = 3 × 16/20 × 16 = 48/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
14/64 = 14 × 5/64 × 5 = 70/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/320 - 70/320 = 48 - 70/320 = -22/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/160
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