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Subtract 42/64 from 30/16

1^st number: 1 14/16, 2^nd number: 42/64

30/16 - 42/64 is 39/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 64 is 64
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 4 = 64,
   30/16 = 30 × 4/16 × 4 = 120/64
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
   42/64 = 42 × 1/64 × 1 = 42/64
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/64 - 42/64 = 120 - 42/64 = 78/64
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/32
6. In mixed form: 17/32

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