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Subtract 7/60 from 1/64

1/64 - 7/60 is -97/960.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 60 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   1/64 = 1 × 15/64 × 15 = 15/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
   7/60 = 7 × 16/60 × 16 = 112/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/960 - 112/960 = 15 - 112/960 = -97/960

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