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Subtract 6/30 from 49/64

49/64 - 6/30 is 181/320.

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,
   49/64 = 49 × 15/64 × 15 = 735/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
   6/30 = 6 × 32/30 × 32 = 192/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/960 - 192/960 = 735 - 192/960 = 543/960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/320

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