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Subtract 2/10 from 21/64

21/64 - 2/10 is 41/320.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 10 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   21/64 = 21 × 5/64 × 5 = 105/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
   2/10 = 2 × 32/10 × 32 = 64/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/320 - 64/320 = 105 - 64/320 = 41/320

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