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Subtract 49/64 from 7/15

7/15 - 49/64 is -287/960.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 64 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
   7/15 = 7 × 64/15 × 64 = 448/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   49/64 = 49 × 15/64 × 15 = 735/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/960 - 735/960 = 448 - 735/960 = -287/960

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