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Subtract 45/64 from 50/30

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 45/64

50/30 - 45/64 is 185/192.

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,
   50/30 = 50 × 32/30 × 32 = 1600/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   45/64 = 45 × 15/64 × 15 = 675/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1600/960 - 675/960 = 1600 - 675/960 = 925/960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/192

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