Subtract 14/64 from 5/18
5/18 - 14/64 is 17/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 64 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
5/18 = 5 × 32/18 × 32 = 160/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
14/64 = 14 × 9/64 × 9 = 126/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/576 - 126/576 = 160 - 126/576 = 34/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/288
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