Subtract 60/14 from 90/64
1st number: 1 26/64, 2nd number: 4 4/14
90/64 - 60/14 is -645/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 14 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
90/64 = 90 × 7/64 × 7 = 630/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
60/14 = 60 × 32/14 × 32 = 1920/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/448 - 1920/448 = 630 - 1920/448 = -1290/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -645/224
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