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Subtract 14/72 from 90/64

1st number: 1 26/64, 2nd number: 14/72

90/64 - 14/72 is 349/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 72 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    90/64 = 90 × 9/64 × 9 = 810/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
    14/72 = 14 × 8/72 × 8 = 112/576
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    810/576 - 112/576 = 810 - 112/576 = 698/576
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 349/288
  6. In mixed form: 161/288

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