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Subtract 54/64 from 1/4

1/4 - 54/64 is -19/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 64 is 64
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
   1/4 = 1 × 16/4 × 16 = 16/64
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
   54/64 = 54 × 1/64 × 1 = 54/64
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/64 - 54/64 = 16 - 54/64 = -38/64
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/32

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