Answers

Subtract 90/64 from 30/60

1^st number: 30/60, 2^nd number: 1 26/64

30/60 - 90/64 is -29/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
   30/60 = 30 × 16/60 × 16 = 480/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   90/64 = 90 × 15/64 × 15 = 1350/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/960 - 1350/960 = 480 - 1350/960 = -870/960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/32

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