Subtract 45/64 from 10/30
10/30 - 45/64 is -71/192.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
10/30 = 10 × 32/30 × 32 = 320/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
45/64 = 45 × 15/64 × 15 = 675/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/960 - 675/960 = 320 - 675/960 = -355/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/192
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