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Subtract 30/64 from 7/10

7/10 - 30/64 is 37/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
    7/10 = 7 × 32/10 × 32 = 224/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    30/64 = 30 × 5/64 × 5 = 150/320
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    224/320 - 150/320 = 224 - 150/320 = 74/320
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/160

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