Subtract 1/64 from 8/30
8/30 - 1/64 is 241/960.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
8/30 = 8 × 32/30 × 32 = 256/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
1/64 = 1 × 15/64 × 15 = 15/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/960 - 15/960 = 256 - 15/960 = 241/960
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