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Subtract 3/64 from 35/16

1^st number: 2 3/16, 2^nd number: 3/64

35/16 - 3/64 is 137/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 64 is 64
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 4 = 64,
   35/16 = 35 × 4/16 × 4 = 140/64
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
   3/64 = 3 × 1/64 × 1 = 3/64
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/64 - 3/64 = 140 - 3/64 = 137/64
5. In mixed form: 29/64

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