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Subtract 2/64 from 15/12

1^st number: 1 3/12, 2^nd number: 2/64

15/12 - 2/64 is 39/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
   15/12 = 15 × 16/12 × 16 = 240/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   2/64 = 2 × 3/64 × 3 = 6/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/192 - 6/192 = 240 - 6/192 = 234/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/32
6. In mixed form: 17/32

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