Subtract 9/14 from 54/64
54/64 - 9/14 is 45/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 14 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
54/64 = 54 × 7/64 × 7 = 378/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
9/14 = 9 × 32/14 × 32 = 288/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/448 - 288/448 = 378 - 288/448 = 90/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/224
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