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Subtract 9/64 from 60/75

60/75 - 9/64 is 211/320.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 64 is 4800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 64 = 4800,
   60/75 = 60 × 64/75 × 64 = 3840/4800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 75 = 4800,
   9/64 = 9 × 75/64 × 75 = 675/4800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3840/4800 - 675/4800 = 3840 - 675/4800 = 3165/4800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/320

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