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Subtract 2/64 from 35/42

35/42 - 2/64 is 77/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 64 is 1344
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
   35/42 = 35 × 32/42 × 32 = 1120/1344
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
   2/64 = 2 × 21/64 × 21 = 42/1344
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/1344 - 42/1344 = 1120 - 42/1344 = 1078/1344
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/96

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