Answers

Subtract 60/56 from 30/64

1^st number: 30/64, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

30/64 - 60/56 is -135/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 56 is 448
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
   30/64 = 30 × 7/64 × 7 = 210/448
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
   60/56 = 60 × 8/56 × 8 = 480/448
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/448 - 480/448 = 210 - 480/448 = -270/448
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -135/224

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