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Subtract 27/64 from 24/5

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

24/5 - 27/64 is 1401/320.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
   24/5 = 24 × 64/5 × 64 = 1536/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   27/64 = 27 × 5/64 × 5 = 135/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1536/320 - 135/320 = 1536 - 135/320 = 1401/320
5. In mixed form: 4121/320

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