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Subtract 56/64 from 8/14

8/14 - 56/64 is -17/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
    8/14 = 8 × 32/14 × 32 = 256/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    56/64 = 56 × 7/64 × 7 = 392/448
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    256/448 - 392/448 = 256 - 392/448 = -136/448
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/56

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