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Subtract 27/64 from 4/6

4/6 - 27/64 is 47/192.

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,
   4/6 = 4 × 32/6 × 32 = 128/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   27/64 = 27 × 3/64 × 3 = 81/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   128/192 - 81/192 = 128 - 81/192 = 47/192

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