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Subtract 15/64 from 6/25

6/25 - 15/64 is 9/1600.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 64 is 1600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
   6/25 = 6 × 64/25 × 64 = 384/1600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
   15/64 = 15 × 25/64 × 25 = 375/1600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/1600 - 375/1600 = 384 - 375/1600 = 9/1600

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