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Subtract 4/64 from 98/30

1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 4/64

98/30 - 4/64 is 769/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    98/30 = 98 × 32/30 × 32 = 3136/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    4/64 = 4 × 15/64 × 15 = 60/960
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3136/960 - 60/960 = 3136 - 60/960 = 3076/960
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 769/240
  6. In mixed form: 349/240

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