Subtract 18/64 from 4/30
4/30 - 18/64 is -71/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
4/30 = 4 × 32/30 × 32 = 128/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
18/64 = 18 × 15/64 × 15 = 270/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/960 - 270/960 = 128 - 270/960 = -142/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/480
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