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Subtract 84/64 from 10/12

1^st number: 10/12, 2^nd number: 1 20/64

10/12 - 84/64 is -23/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
   10/12 = 10 × 16/12 × 16 = 160/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   84/64 = 84 × 3/64 × 3 = 252/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/192 - 252/192 = 160 - 252/192 = -92/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/48

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