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Subtract 5/64 from 12/10

1^st number: 1 2/10, 2^nd number: 5/64

12/10 - 5/64 is 359/320.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 64 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
   12/10 = 12 × 32/10 × 32 = 384/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   5/64 = 5 × 5/64 × 5 = 25/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/320 - 25/320 = 384 - 25/320 = 359/320
5. In mixed form: 139/320

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