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Subtract 2/64 from 80/20

1^st number: 4 0/20, 2^nd number: 2/64

80/20 - 2/64 is 127/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 64 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
   80/20 = 80 × 16/20 × 16 = 1280/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   2/64 = 2 × 5/64 × 5 = 10/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1280/320 - 10/320 = 1280 - 10/320 = 1270/320
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/32
6. In mixed form: 331/32

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