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Subtract 7/64 from 10/4

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 7/64

10/4 - 7/64 is 153/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 64 is 64
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
   10/4 = 10 × 16/4 × 16 = 160/64
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
   7/64 = 7 × 1/64 × 1 = 7/64
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/64 - 7/64 = 160 - 7/64 = 153/64
5. In mixed form: 225/64

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