Answers

Subtract 14/70 from 84/64

1^st number: 1 20/64, 2^nd number: 14/70

84/64 - 14/70 is 89/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
   84/64 = 84 × 35/64 × 35 = 2940/2240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
   14/70 = 14 × 32/70 × 32 = 448/2240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2940/2240 - 448/2240 = 2940 - 448/2240 = 2492/2240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/80
6. In mixed form: 19/80

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