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Subtract 5/64 from 14/15

14/15 - 5/64 is 821/960.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 64 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
   14/15 = 14 × 64/15 × 64 = 896/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   5/64 = 5 × 15/64 × 15 = 75/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   896/960 - 75/960 = 896 - 75/960 = 821/960

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