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Subtract 25/64 from 35/21

1^st number: 1 14/21, 2^nd number: 25/64

35/21 - 25/64 is 245/192.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 64 is 1344
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 64 = 1344,
   35/21 = 35 × 64/21 × 64 = 2240/1344
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
   25/64 = 25 × 21/64 × 21 = 525/1344
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2240/1344 - 525/1344 = 2240 - 525/1344 = 1715/1344
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 245/192
6. In mixed form: 153/192

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