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Subtract 21/64 from 35/56

35/56 - 21/64 is 19/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 64 is 448
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
   35/56 = 35 × 8/56 × 8 = 280/448
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
   21/64 = 21 × 7/64 × 7 = 147/448
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/448 - 147/448 = 280 - 147/448 = 133/448
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/64

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