Subtract 30/64 from 56/60
56/60 - 30/64 is 223/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
56/60 = 56 × 16/60 × 16 = 896/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
30/64 = 30 × 15/64 × 15 = 450/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/960 - 450/960 = 896 - 450/960 = 446/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/480
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