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Subtract 21/64 from 30/14

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 21/64

30/14 - 21/64 is 813/448.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 64 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
    30/14 = 30 × 32/14 × 32 = 960/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    21/64 = 21 × 7/64 × 7 = 147/448
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    960/448 - 147/448 = 960 - 147/448 = 813/448
  5. In mixed form: 1365/448

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