Subtract 4/64 from 2/30, Solve 2/30

Subtract 4/64 from 2/30

2/30 - 4/64 is 1/240.

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,
4/64 = 4 × 15/64 × 15 = 60/960
Subtract the two like fractions:
64/960 - 60/960 = 64 - 60/960 = 4/960
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/240

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