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Subtract 2/64 from 3/7

3/7 - 2/64 is 89/224.

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,
   3/7 = 3 × 64/7 × 64 = 192/448
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
   2/64 = 2 × 7/64 × 7 = 14/448
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/448 - 14/448 = 192 - 14/448 = 178/448
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/224

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