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Subtract 3/64 from 84/5

1^st number: 16 4/5, 2^nd number: 3/64

84/5 - 3/64 is 5361/320.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
   84/5 = 84 × 64/5 × 64 = 5376/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   3/64 = 3 × 5/64 × 5 = 15/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5376/320 - 15/320 = 5376 - 15/320 = 5361/320
5. In mixed form: 16241/320

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