Subtract 14/64 from 5/30
5/30 - 14/64 is -5/96.
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,
5/30 = 5 × 32/30 × 32 = 160/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
14/64 = 14 × 15/64 × 15 = 210/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/960 - 210/960 = 160 - 210/960 = -50/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/96
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