Subtract 14/64 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 14/64
70/30 - 14/64 is 203/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
70/30 = 70 × 32/30 × 32 = 2240/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
14/64 = 14 × 15/64 × 15 = 210/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/960 - 210/960 = 2240 - 210/960 = 2030/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/96
- In mixed form: 211/96
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