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Subtract 9/64 from 6/12

6/12 - 9/64 is 23/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
   6/12 = 6 × 16/12 × 16 = 96/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   9/64 = 9 × 3/64 × 3 = 27/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/192 - 27/192 = 96 - 27/192 = 69/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/64

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