Subtract 35/64 from 50/14
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 35/64
50/14 - 35/64 is 1355/448.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
50/14 = 50 × 32/14 × 32 = 1600/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
35/64 = 35 × 7/64 × 7 = 245/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/448 - 245/448 = 1600 - 245/448 = 1355/448 - In mixed form: 311/448
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