Subtract 4/84 from 30/64
30/64 - 4/84 is 283/672.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
30/64 = 30 × 21/64 × 21 = 630/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
4/84 = 4 × 16/84 × 16 = 64/1344 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/1344 - 64/1344 = 630 - 64/1344 = 566/1344 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 283/672
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