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Subtract 14/64 from 84/54

1st number: 1 30/54, 2nd number: 14/64

84/54 - 14/64 is 385/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 64 is 1728

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
    84/54 = 84 × 32/54 × 32 = 2688/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    14/64 = 14 × 27/64 × 27 = 378/1728
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2688/1728 - 378/1728 = 2688 - 378/1728 = 2310/1728
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 385/288
  6. In mixed form: 197/288

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