Subtract 12/64 from 2/30
2/30 - 12/64 is -29/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
2/30 = 2 × 32/30 × 32 = 64/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
12/64 = 12 × 15/64 × 15 = 180/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/960 - 180/960 = 64 - 180/960 = -116/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/240
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