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Subtract 27/64 from 12/5

1^st number: 2 2/5, 2^nd number: 27/64

12/5 - 27/64 is 633/320.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
   12/5 = 12 × 64/5 × 64 = 768/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   27/64 = 27 × 5/64 × 5 = 135/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   768/320 - 135/320 = 768 - 135/320 = 633/320
5. In mixed form: 1313/320

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