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Subtract 15/64 from 6/5

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 15/64

6/5 - 15/64 is 309/320.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
   6/5 = 6 × 64/5 × 64 = 384/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   15/64 = 15 × 5/64 × 5 = 75/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/320 - 75/320 = 384 - 75/320 = 309/320

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