Subtract 14/64 from 45/14, Solve 3 3/14

Subtract 14/64 from 45/14

1^st number: 3 3/14, 2^nd number: 14/64

45/14 - 14/64 is 671/224.

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,
45/14 = 45 × 32/14 × 32 = 1440/448
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
14/64 = 14 × 7/64 × 7 = 98/448
Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/448 - 98/448 = 1440 - 98/448 = 1342/448
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 671/224
In mixed form: 2223/224

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