Subtract 63/64 from 70/14
1st number: 5 0/14, 2nd number: 63/64
70/14 - 63/64 is 257/64.
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,
70/14 = 70 × 32/14 × 32 = 2240/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
63/64 = 63 × 7/64 × 7 = 441/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/448 - 441/448 = 2240 - 441/448 = 1799/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 257/64
- In mixed form: 41/64
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