Subtract 14/64 from 60/7
1st number: 8 4/7, 2nd number: 14/64
60/7 - 14/64 is 1871/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
60/7 = 60 × 64/7 × 64 = 3840/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
14/64 = 14 × 7/64 × 7 = 98/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3840/448 - 98/448 = 3840 - 98/448 = 3742/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1871/224
- In mixed form: 879/224
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