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Subtract 8/10 from 8/64

8/64 - 8/10 is -27/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 10 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   8/64 = 8 × 5/64 × 5 = 40/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
   8/10 = 8 × 32/10 × 32 = 256/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/320 - 256/320 = 40 - 256/320 = -216/320
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/40

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