Subtract 4/64 from 30/5, Solve 6 0/5

Subtract 4/64 from 30/5

1^st number: 6 0/5, 2^nd number: 4/64

30/5 - 4/64 is 95/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 64 is 320

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
30/5 = 30 × 64/5 × 64 = 1920/320
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
4/64 = 4 × 5/64 × 5 = 20/320
Subtract the two like fractions:
1920/320 - 20/320 = 1920 - 20/320 = 1900/320
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/16
In mixed form: 515/16

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