Answers

Subtract 96/30 from 3/64

1^st number: 3/64, 2^nd number: 3 6/30

3/64 - 96/30 is -1009/320.

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,
   3/64 = 3 × 15/64 × 15 = 45/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
   96/30 = 96 × 32/30 × 32 = 3072/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/960 - 3072/960 = 45 - 3072/960 = -3027/960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1009/320

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