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Subtract 21/8 from 35/64

1^st number: 35/64, 2^nd number: 2 5/8

35/64 - 21/8 is -133/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 8 is 64
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
   35/64 = 35 × 1/64 × 1 = 35/64
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 8 = 64,
   21/8 = 21 × 8/8 × 8 = 168/64
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/64 - 168/64 = 35 - 168/64 = -133/64

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