Answers

Subtract 60/49 from 30/64

1^st number: 30/64, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

30/64 - 60/49 is -1185/1568.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 49 is 3136
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
   30/64 = 30 × 49/64 × 49 = 1470/3136
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
   60/49 = 60 × 64/49 × 64 = 3840/3136
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/3136 - 3840/3136 = 1470 - 3840/3136 = -2370/3136
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1185/1568

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