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Subtract 21/64 from 30/10

1^st number: 3 0/10, 2^nd number: 21/64

30/10 - 21/64 is 171/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 64 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
   30/10 = 30 × 32/10 × 32 = 960/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   21/64 = 21 × 5/64 × 5 = 105/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   960/320 - 105/320 = 960 - 105/320 = 855/320
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/64
6. In mixed form: 243/64

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