Answers

Subtract 8/30 from 70/64

1^st number: 1 6/64, 2^nd number: 8/30

70/64 - 8/30 is 397/480.

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,
   8/30 = 8 × 32/30 × 32 = 256/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/960 - 256/960 = 1050 - 256/960 = 794/960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 397/480

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