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Subtract 14/64 from 48/84

48/84 - 14/64 is 79/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 64 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
    48/84 = 48 × 16/84 × 16 = 768/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    14/64 = 14 × 21/64 × 21 = 294/1344
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    768/1344 - 294/1344 = 768 - 294/1344 = 474/1344
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/224

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