Subtract 63/64 from 12/30
12/30 - 63/64 is -187/320.
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,
12/30 = 12 × 32/30 × 32 = 384/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
63/64 = 63 × 15/64 × 15 = 945/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/960 - 945/960 = 384 - 945/960 = -561/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/320
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