Subtract 27/64 from 4/14
4/14 - 27/64 is -61/448.
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,
4/14 = 4 × 32/14 × 32 = 128/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
27/64 = 27 × 7/64 × 7 = 189/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/448 - 189/448 = 128 - 189/448 = -61/448
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