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Subtract 9/64 from 2/49

2/49 - 9/64 is -313/3136.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 64 is 3136
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
   2/49 = 2 × 64/49 × 64 = 128/3136
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
   9/64 = 9 × 49/64 × 49 = 441/3136
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   128/3136 - 441/3136 = 128 - 441/3136 = -313/3136

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