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Subtract 9/64 from 6/5

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 9/64

6/5 - 9/64 is 339/320.

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,
   9/64 = 9 × 5/64 × 5 = 45/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/320 - 45/320 = 384 - 45/320 = 339/320
5. In mixed form: 119/320

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