Subtract 14/12 from 30/64, Solve 30/64

Subtract 14/12 from 30/64

1^st number: 30/64, 2^nd number: 1 2/12

30/64 - 14/12 is -67/96.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 12 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 12 × 16 = 192,
14/12 = 14 × 16/12 × 16 = 224/192
Subtract the two like fractions:
90/192 - 224/192 = 90 - 224/192 = -134/192
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/96

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