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Subtract 30/64 from 1/6

1/6 - 30/64 is -29/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
    1/6 = 1 × 32/6 × 32 = 32/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    30/64 = 30 × 3/64 × 3 = 90/192
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/192 - 90/192 = 32 - 90/192 = -58/192
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/96

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