Subtract 14/18 from 4/64
4/64 - 14/18 is -103/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 18 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
4/64 = 4 × 9/64 × 9 = 36/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
14/18 = 14 × 32/18 × 32 = 448/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/576 - 448/576 = 36 - 448/576 = -412/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/144
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