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Subtract 60/7 from 30/64

1st number: 30/64, 2nd number: 8 4/7

30/64 - 60/7 is -1815/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 7 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 7 × 64 = 448,
    60/7 = 60 × 64/7 × 64 = 3840/448
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/448 - 3840/448 = 210 - 3840/448 = -3630/448
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1815/224

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