Subtract 10/64 from 6/14
6/14 - 10/64 is 61/224.
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,
6/14 = 6 × 32/14 × 32 = 192/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
10/64 = 10 × 7/64 × 7 = 70/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/448 - 70/448 = 192 - 70/448 = 122/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/224
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