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Subtract 7/64 from 50/10

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 7/64

50/10 - 7/64 is 313/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 64 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
   50/10 = 50 × 32/10 × 32 = 1600/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   7/64 = 7 × 5/64 × 5 = 35/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1600/320 - 35/320 = 1600 - 35/320 = 1565/320
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 313/64
6. In mixed form: 457/64

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