Subtract 20/14 from 70/64
1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 1 6/14
70/64 - 20/14 is -75/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
70/64 = 70 × 7/64 × 7 = 490/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
20/14 = 20 × 32/14 × 32 = 640/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/448 - 640/448 = 490 - 640/448 = -150/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -75/224
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