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Subtract 15/40 from 35/64

35/64 - 15/40 is 11/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 40 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   35/64 = 35 × 5/64 × 5 = 175/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
   15/40 = 15 × 8/40 × 8 = 120/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/320 - 120/320 = 175 - 120/320 = 55/320
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/64

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