Subtract 30/64 from 7/6
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 30/64
7/6 - 30/64 is 67/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
7/6 = 7 × 32/6 × 32 = 224/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
30/64 = 30 × 3/64 × 3 = 90/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/192 - 90/192 = 224 - 90/192 = 134/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/96
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