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Subtract 49/8 from 1/64

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

1/64 - 49/8 is -391/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 8 is 64
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
   1/64 = 1 × 1/64 × 1 = 1/64
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 8 = 64,
   49/8 = 49 × 8/8 × 8 = 392/64
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1/64 - 392/64 = 1 - 392/64 = -391/64

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