Subtract 30/25 from 30/64
1st number: 30/64, 2nd number: 1 5/25
30/64 - 30/25 is -117/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 25 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
30/64 = 30 × 25/64 × 25 = 750/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
30/25 = 30 × 64/25 × 64 = 1920/1600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/1600 - 1920/1600 = 750 - 1920/1600 = -1170/1600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -117/160
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