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Subtract 60/14 from 60/64

1st number: 60/64, 2nd number: 4 4/14

60/64 - 60/14 is -375/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    60/64 = 60 × 7/64 × 7 = 420/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
    60/14 = 60 × 32/14 × 32 = 1920/448
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    420/448 - 1920/448 = 420 - 1920/448 = -1500/448
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -375/112

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