Answers

Subtract 14/64 from 49/63

49/63 - 14/64 is 161/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 64 is 4032
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
   49/63 = 49 × 64/63 × 64 = 3136/4032
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
   14/64 = 14 × 63/64 × 63 = 882/4032
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3136/4032 - 882/4032 = 3136 - 882/4032 = 2254/4032
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/288

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁹⁸/₆₃-¹⁴/₆₄ ⁴⁹/₆₃-²⁸/₆₄ ⁴⁹/₆₃-⁴²/₆₄ ⁴⁹/₆₃-⁷⁰/₆₄ ⁴⁹/₆₃-⁹⁸/₆₄

Subtract Fractions Calculator