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Subtract 45/64 from 8/10

8/10 - 45/64 is 31/320.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 64 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
   8/10 = 8 × 32/10 × 32 = 256/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   45/64 = 45 × 5/64 × 5 = 225/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   256/320 - 225/320 = 256 - 225/320 = 31/320

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