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Subtract 45/64 from 2/60

2/60 - 45/64 is -643/960.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
   2/60 = 2 × 16/60 × 16 = 32/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   45/64 = 45 × 15/64 × 15 = 675/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/960 - 675/960 = 32 - 675/960 = -643/960

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