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Subtract 1/64 from 28/84

28/84 - 1/64 is 61/192.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 64 is 1344
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
   28/84 = 28 × 16/84 × 16 = 448/1344
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
   1/64 = 1 × 21/64 × 21 = 21/1344
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/1344 - 21/1344 = 448 - 21/1344 = 427/1344
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/192

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