Subtract 14/64 from 50/21
1st number: 2 8/21, 2nd number: 14/64
50/21 - 14/64 is 1453/672.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 64 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 64 = 1344,
50/21 = 50 × 64/21 × 64 = 3200/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
14/64 = 14 × 21/64 × 21 = 294/1344 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3200/1344 - 294/1344 = 3200 - 294/1344 = 2906/1344 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1453/672
- In mixed form: 2109/672
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