Subtract 84/40 from 64/14
1st number: 4 8/14, 2nd number: 2 4/40
64/14 - 84/40 is 173/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
64/14 = 64 × 20/14 × 20 = 1280/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
84/40 = 84 × 7/40 × 7 = 588/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/280 - 588/280 = 1280 - 588/280 = 692/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/70
- In mixed form: 233/70
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