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Subtract 70/64 from 25/7

1^st number: 3 4/7, 2^nd number: 1 6/64

25/7 - 70/64 is 555/224.

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,
   25/7 = 25 × 64/7 × 64 = 1600/448
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
   70/64 = 70 × 7/64 × 7 = 490/448
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1600/448 - 490/448 = 1600 - 490/448 = 1110/448
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 555/224
6. In mixed form: 2107/224

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