Subtract 14/64 from 45/7
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 14/64
45/7 - 14/64 is 1391/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
45/7 = 45 × 64/7 × 64 = 2880/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
14/64 = 14 × 7/64 × 7 = 98/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/448 - 98/448 = 2880 - 98/448 = 2782/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1391/224
- In mixed form: 647/224
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