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Subtract 6/64 from 15/4

1^st number: 3 3/4, 2^nd number: 6/64

15/4 - 6/64 is 117/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 64 is 64
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
   15/4 = 15 × 16/4 × 16 = 240/64
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
   6/64 = 6 × 1/64 × 1 = 6/64
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/64 - 6/64 = 240 - 6/64 = 234/64
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/32
6. In mixed form: 321/32

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