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Subtract 10/64 from 24/12

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 10/64

24/12 - 10/64 is 59/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
   24/12 = 24 × 16/12 × 16 = 384/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   10/64 = 10 × 3/64 × 3 = 30/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/192 - 30/192 = 384 - 30/192 = 354/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/32
6. In mixed form: 127/32

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