Answers

Subtract 12/30 from 70/64

1^st number: 1 6/64, 2^nd number: 12/30

70/64 - 12/30 is 111/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   70/64 = 70 × 15/64 × 15 = 1050/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
   12/30 = 12 × 32/30 × 32 = 384/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/960 - 384/960 = 1050 - 384/960 = 666/960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/160

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