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Subtract 25/27 from 15/64

15/64 - 25/27 is -1195/1728.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 27 is 1728
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
   15/64 = 15 × 27/64 × 27 = 405/1728
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
   25/27 = 25 × 64/27 × 64 = 1600/1728
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/1728 - 1600/1728 = 405 - 1600/1728 = -1195/1728

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