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Subtract 20/42 from 35/64

35/64 - 20/42 is 95/1344.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 42 is 1344
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
   35/64 = 35 × 21/64 × 21 = 735/1344
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
   20/42 = 20 × 32/42 × 32 = 640/1344
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/1344 - 640/1344 = 735 - 640/1344 = 95/1344

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