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Subtract 6/40 from 1/64

1/64 - 6/40 is -43/320.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 40 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 40 × 8 = 320,
   6/40 = 6 × 8/40 × 8 = 48/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/320 - 48/320 = 5 - 48/320 = -43/320

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