Subtract 30/64 from 5/3, Solve 1 2/3

Subtract 30/64 from 5/3

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 30/64

5/3 - 30/64 is 115/96.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 64 is 192

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
5/3 = 5 × 64/3 × 64 = 320/192
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
30/64 = 30 × 3/64 × 3 = 90/192
Subtract the two like fractions:
320/192 - 90/192 = 320 - 90/192 = 230/192
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/96
In mixed form: 119/96

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