Subtract 10/48 from 30/64
30/64 - 10/48 is 25/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 48 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
30/64 = 30 × 3/64 × 3 = 90/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 4 = 192,
10/48 = 10 × 4/48 × 4 = 40/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/192 - 40/192 = 90 - 40/192 = 50/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/96
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