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Subtract 54/64 from 9/14

9/14 - 54/64 is -45/224.

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,
    9/14 = 9 × 32/14 × 32 = 288/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    54/64 = 54 × 7/64 × 7 = 378/448
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    288/448 - 378/448 = 288 - 378/448 = -90/448
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/224

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