Subtract 30/64 from 7/10
7/10 - 30/64 is 37/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
7/10 = 7 × 32/10 × 32 = 224/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
30/64 = 30 × 5/64 × 5 = 150/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/320 - 150/320 = 224 - 150/320 = 74/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/160
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