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Subtract 10/5 from 6/64

1^st number: 6/64, 2^nd number: 2 0/5

6/64 - 10/5 is -61/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 5 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   6/64 = 6 × 5/64 × 5 = 30/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
   10/5 = 10 × 64/5 × 64 = 640/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/320 - 640/320 = 30 - 640/320 = -610/320
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/32

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