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Subtract 2/64 from 35/36

35/36 - 2/64 is 271/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 64 is 576
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
   35/36 = 35 × 16/36 × 16 = 560/576
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
   2/64 = 2 × 9/64 × 9 = 18/576
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/576 - 18/576 = 560 - 18/576 = 542/576
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 271/288

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