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Subtract 21/64 from 10/2

1^st number: 5 0/2, 2^nd number: 21/64

10/2 - 21/64 is 299/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 64 is 64
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 32 = 64,
   10/2 = 10 × 32/2 × 32 = 320/64
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
   21/64 = 21 × 1/64 × 1 = 21/64
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   320/64 - 21/64 = 320 - 21/64 = 299/64
5. In mixed form: 443/64

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