Subtract 2/72 from 30/64
30/64 - 2/72 is 127/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 72 is 576
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
30/64 = 30 × 9/64 × 9 = 270/576 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 8 = 576,
2/72 = 2 × 8/72 × 8 = 16/576 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/576 - 16/576 = 270 - 16/576 = 254/576 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/288
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