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Subtract 84/64 from 30/4

1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 1 20/64

30/4 - 84/64 is 99/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 64 is 64

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
    30/4 = 30 × 16/4 × 16 = 480/64
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
    84/64 = 84 × 1/64 × 1 = 84/64
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    480/64 - 84/64 = 480 - 84/64 = 396/64
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/16
  6. In mixed form: 63/16

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