Subtract 30/64 from 3/5
3/5 - 30/64 is 21/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
3/5 = 3 × 64/5 × 64 = 192/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
30/64 = 30 × 5/64 × 5 = 150/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/320 - 150/320 = 192 - 150/320 = 42/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/160
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