Answers

Subtract 70/18 from 10/64

1^st number: 10/64, 2^nd number: 3 16/18

10/64 - 70/18 is -1075/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 18 is 576
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
   10/64 = 10 × 9/64 × 9 = 90/576
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
   70/18 = 70 × 32/18 × 32 = 2240/576
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/576 - 2240/576 = 90 - 2240/576 = -2150/576
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1075/288

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