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Subtract 50/60 from 30/64

30/64 - 50/60 is -35/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 60 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   30/64 = 30 × 15/64 × 15 = 450/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
   50/60 = 50 × 16/60 × 16 = 800/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/960 - 800/960 = 450 - 800/960 = -350/960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/96

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