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Subtract 10/84 from 30/64

30/64 - 10/84 is 235/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 84 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    30/64 = 30 × 21/64 × 21 = 630/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
    10/84 = 10 × 16/84 × 16 = 160/1344
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/1344 - 160/1344 = 630 - 160/1344 = 470/1344
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/672

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