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Subtract 9/64 from 15/8

1^st number: 1 7/8, 2^nd number: 9/64

15/8 - 9/64 is 111/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 64 is 64
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 8 = 64,
   15/8 = 15 × 8/8 × 8 = 120/64
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
   9/64 = 9 × 1/64 × 1 = 9/64
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/64 - 9/64 = 120 - 9/64 = 111/64
5. In mixed form: 147/64

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