Subtract 14/64 from 5/56
5/56 - 14/64 is -29/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
5/56 = 5 × 8/56 × 8 = 40/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
14/64 = 14 × 7/64 × 7 = 98/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/448 - 98/448 = 40 - 98/448 = -58/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/224
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