Subtract 9/64 from 5/30, Solve 5/30

Subtract 9/64 from 5/30

5/30 - 9/64 is 5/192.

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,
9/64 = 9 × 15/64 × 15 = 135/960
Subtract the two like fractions:
160/960 - 135/960 = 160 - 135/960 = 25/960
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/192

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