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Subtract 21/64 from 98/15

1^st number: 6 8/15, 2^nd number: 21/64

98/15 - 21/64 is 5957/960.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 64 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
   98/15 = 98 × 64/15 × 64 = 6272/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   21/64 = 21 × 15/64 × 15 = 315/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6272/960 - 315/960 = 6272 - 315/960 = 5957/960
5. In mixed form: 6197/960

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