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Subtract 35/64 from 21/10

1^st number: 2 1/10, 2^nd number: 35/64

21/10 - 35/64 is 497/320.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 64 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
   21/10 = 21 × 32/10 × 32 = 672/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   35/64 = 35 × 5/64 × 5 = 175/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/320 - 175/320 = 672 - 175/320 = 497/320
5. In mixed form: 1177/320

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