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Subtract 10/64 from 8/6

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 10/64

8/6 - 10/64 is 113/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
   8/6 = 8 × 32/6 × 32 = 256/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   10/64 = 10 × 3/64 × 3 = 30/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   256/192 - 30/192 = 256 - 30/192 = 226/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/96
6. In mixed form: 117/96

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