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Subtract 14/64 from 5/28

5/28 - 14/64 is -9/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
    5/28 = 5 × 16/28 × 16 = 80/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    14/64 = 14 × 7/64 × 7 = 98/448
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/448 - 98/448 = 80 - 98/448 = -18/448
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/224

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