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Subtract 2/30 from 14/64

14/64 - 2/30 is 73/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    14/64 = 14 × 15/64 × 15 = 210/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    2/30 = 2 × 32/30 × 32 = 64/960
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/960 - 64/960 = 210 - 64/960 = 146/960
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/480

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