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Subtract 14/64 from 49/6

1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 14/64

49/6 - 14/64 is 763/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
    49/6 = 49 × 32/6 × 32 = 1568/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    14/64 = 14 × 3/64 × 3 = 42/192
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1568/192 - 42/192 = 1568 - 42/192 = 1526/192
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 763/96
  6. In mixed form: 791/96

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