Answers

Subtract 54/64 from 35/30

1^st number: 1 5/30, 2^nd number: 54/64

35/30 - 54/64 is 31/96.

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,
   54/64 = 54 × 15/64 × 15 = 810/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/960 - 810/960 = 1120 - 810/960 = 310/960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/96

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