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Subtract 5/64 from 9/5

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

9/5 - 5/64 is 551/320.

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,
   9/5 = 9 × 64/5 × 64 = 576/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   5/64 = 5 × 5/64 × 5 = 25/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   576/320 - 25/320 = 576 - 25/320 = 551/320
5. In mixed form: 1231/320

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