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Subtract 27/64 from 20/4

1^st number: 5 0/4, 2^nd number: 27/64

20/4 - 27/64 is 293/64.

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,
   20/4 = 20 × 16/4 × 16 = 320/64
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
   27/64 = 27 × 1/64 × 1 = 27/64
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   320/64 - 27/64 = 320 - 27/64 = 293/64
5. In mixed form: 437/64

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