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Subtract 1/64 from 5/15

5/15 - 1/64 is 61/192.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 64 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
    5/15 = 5 × 64/15 × 64 = 320/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    1/64 = 1 × 15/64 × 15 = 15/960
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    320/960 - 15/960 = 320 - 15/960 = 305/960
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/192

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