Subtract 6/30 from 7/64, Solve 7/64

Subtract 6/30 from 7/64

7/64 - 6/30 is -29/320.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 30 is 960

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
7/64 = 7 × 15/64 × 15 = 105/960
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
6/30 = 6 × 32/30 × 32 = 192/960
Subtract the two like fractions:
105/960 - 192/960 = 105 - 192/960 = -87/960
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/320

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