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Subtract 5/20 from 1/64

1/64 - 5/20 is -15/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 20 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   1/64 = 1 × 5/64 × 5 = 5/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
   5/20 = 5 × 16/20 × 16 = 80/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/320 - 80/320 = 5 - 80/320 = -75/320
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/64

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