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Subtract 4/64 from 35/27

1^st number: 1 8/27, 2^nd number: 4/64

35/27 - 4/64 is 533/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 64 is 1728
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
   35/27 = 35 × 64/27 × 64 = 2240/1728
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
   4/64 = 4 × 27/64 × 27 = 108/1728
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2240/1728 - 108/1728 = 2240 - 108/1728 = 2132/1728
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 533/432
6. In mixed form: 1101/432

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