Subtract 7/30 from 1/64
1/64 - 7/30 is -209/960.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 30 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
1/64 = 1 × 15/64 × 15 = 15/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
7/30 = 7 × 32/30 × 32 = 224/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/960 - 224/960 = 15 - 224/960 = -209/960
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