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Subtract 7/9 from 30/64

30/64 - 7/9 is -89/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 9 is 576

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
    30/64 = 30 × 9/64 × 9 = 270/576
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
    7/9 = 7 × 64/9 × 64 = 448/576
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    270/576 - 448/576 = 270 - 448/576 = -178/576
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/288

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