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Subtract 10/70 from 20/64

20/64 - 10/70 is 19/112.

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,
   20/64 = 20 × 35/64 × 35 = 700/2240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
   10/70 = 10 × 32/70 × 32 = 320/2240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/2240 - 320/2240 = 700 - 320/2240 = 380/2240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/112

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