Answers

Subtract 35/7 from 20/64

1^st number: 20/64, 2^nd number: 5 0/7

20/64 - 35/7 is -75/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 7 is 448
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
   20/64 = 20 × 7/64 × 7 = 140/448
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
   35/7 = 35 × 64/7 × 64 = 2240/448
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/448 - 2240/448 = 140 - 2240/448 = -2100/448
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -75/16

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