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Subtract 15/6 from 42/64

1^st number: 42/64, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

42/64 - 15/6 is -59/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 6 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   42/64 = 42 × 3/64 × 3 = 126/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
   15/6 = 15 × 32/6 × 32 = 480/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/192 - 480/192 = 126 - 480/192 = -354/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/32

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