Answers

Subtract 60/30 from 4/64

1^st number: 4/64, 2^nd number: 2 0/30

4/64 - 60/30 is -31/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 30 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   4/64 = 4 × 15/64 × 15 = 60/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
   60/30 = 60 × 32/30 × 32 = 1920/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/960 - 1920/960 = 60 - 1920/960 = -1860/960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/16

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