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Subtract 5/64 from 35/30

1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 5/64

35/30 - 5/64 is 209/192.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 64 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
    35/30 = 35 × 32/30 × 32 = 1120/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    5/64 = 5 × 15/64 × 15 = 75/960
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1120/960 - 75/960 = 1120 - 75/960 = 1045/960
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/192
  6. In mixed form: 117/192

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