Answers

Subtract 90/64 from 5/30

1^st number: 5/30, 2^nd number: 1 26/64

5/30 - 90/64 is -119/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
   5/30 = 5 × 32/30 × 32 = 160/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   90/64 = 90 × 15/64 × 15 = 1350/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/960 - 1350/960 = 160 - 1350/960 = -1190/960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/96

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