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Subtract 30/45 from 49/64

49/64 - 30/45 is 19/192.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 45 is 2880
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
   49/64 = 49 × 45/64 × 45 = 2205/2880
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
   30/45 = 30 × 64/45 × 64 = 1920/2880
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/2880 - 1920/2880 = 2205 - 1920/2880 = 285/2880
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/192

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