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Subtract 2/75 from 12/64

12/64 - 2/75 is 193/1200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 75 is 4800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
   12/64 = 12 × 75/64 × 75 = 900/4800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
   2/75 = 2 × 64/75 × 64 = 128/4800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/4800 - 128/4800 = 900 - 128/4800 = 772/4800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 193/1200

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