Subtract 14/64 from 30/14
1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 14/64
30/14 - 14/64 is 431/224.
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,
30/14 = 30 × 32/14 × 32 = 960/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
14/64 = 14 × 7/64 × 7 = 98/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/448 - 98/448 = 960 - 98/448 = 862/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 431/224
- In mixed form: 1207/224
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