Answers

Subtract 40/9 from 2/64

1^st number: 2/64, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

2/64 - 40/9 is -1271/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 9 is 576
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
   2/64 = 2 × 9/64 × 9 = 18/576
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
   40/9 = 40 × 64/9 × 64 = 2560/576
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/576 - 2560/576 = 18 - 2560/576 = -2542/576
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1271/288

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