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Subtract 70/64 from 40/14

1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 1 6/64

40/14 - 70/64 is 395/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
    40/14 = 40 × 32/14 × 32 = 1280/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    70/64 = 70 × 7/64 × 7 = 490/448
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1280/448 - 490/448 = 1280 - 490/448 = 790/448
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 395/224
  6. In mixed form: 1171/224

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