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Subtract 9/64 from 10/40

10/40 - 9/64 is 7/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 64 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
   10/40 = 10 × 8/40 × 8 = 80/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   9/64 = 9 × 5/64 × 5 = 45/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/320 - 45/320 = 80 - 45/320 = 35/320
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/64

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