Subtract 54/64 from 9/14
9/14 - 54/64 is -45/224.
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,
9/14 = 9 × 32/14 × 32 = 288/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
54/64 = 54 × 7/64 × 7 = 378/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/448 - 378/448 = 288 - 378/448 = -90/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/224
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 18/14-54/64 9/28-54/64 27/14-54/64 9/42-54/64 45/14-54/64 9/70-54/64 63/14-54/64 9/98-54/64