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Subtract 3/64 from 35/20

1^st number: 1 15/20, 2^nd number: 3/64

35/20 - 3/64 is 109/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 64 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
   35/20 = 35 × 16/20 × 16 = 560/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   3/64 = 3 × 5/64 × 5 = 15/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/320 - 15/320 = 560 - 15/320 = 545/320
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/64
6. In mixed form: 145/64

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