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Subtract 6/70 from 1/64

1/64 - 6/70 is -157/2240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
   1/64 = 1 × 35/64 × 35 = 35/2240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
   6/70 = 6 × 32/70 × 32 = 192/2240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/2240 - 192/2240 = 35 - 192/2240 = -157/2240

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