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Subtract 54/64 from 20/6

1^st number: 3 2/6, 2^nd number: 54/64

20/6 - 54/64 is 239/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
   20/6 = 20 × 32/6 × 32 = 640/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   54/64 = 54 × 3/64 × 3 = 162/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   640/192 - 162/192 = 640 - 162/192 = 478/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/96
6. In mixed form: 247/96

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