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Subtract 21/64 from 2/7

2/7 - 21/64 is -19/448.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 64 is 448
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
   2/7 = 2 × 64/7 × 64 = 128/448
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
   21/64 = 21 × 7/64 × 7 = 147/448
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   128/448 - 147/448 = 128 - 147/448 = -19/448

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