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Subtract 2/64 from 24/6

1^st number: 4 0/6, 2^nd number: 2/64

24/6 - 2/64 is 127/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
   24/6 = 24 × 32/6 × 32 = 768/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   2/64 = 2 × 3/64 × 3 = 6/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   768/192 - 6/192 = 768 - 6/192 = 762/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/32
6. In mixed form: 331/32

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