Subtract 84/64 from 8/14
1st number: 8/14, 2nd number: 1 20/64
8/14 - 84/64 is -83/112.
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,
8/14 = 8 × 32/14 × 32 = 256/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
84/64 = 84 × 7/64 × 7 = 588/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/448 - 588/448 = 256 - 588/448 = -332/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/112
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