Subtract 14/64 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 14/64
50/6 - 14/64 is 779/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
50/6 = 50 × 32/6 × 32 = 1600/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
14/64 = 14 × 3/64 × 3 = 42/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/192 - 42/192 = 1600 - 42/192 = 1558/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 779/96
- In mixed form: 811/96
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