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Subtract 25/64 from 35/45

35/45 - 25/64 is 223/576.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 64 is 2880
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
   35/45 = 35 × 64/45 × 64 = 2240/2880
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
   25/64 = 25 × 45/64 × 45 = 1125/2880
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2240/2880 - 1125/2880 = 2240 - 1125/2880 = 1115/2880
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/576

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