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Subtract 70/12 from 30/64

1^st number: 30/64, 2^nd number: 5 10/12

30/64 - 70/12 is -515/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 12 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   30/64 = 30 × 3/64 × 3 = 90/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
   70/12 = 70 × 16/12 × 16 = 1120/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/192 - 1120/192 = 90 - 1120/192 = -1030/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -515/96

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