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Subtract 21/64 from 35/8

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 21/64

35/8 - 21/64 is 259/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 64 is 64
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 8 = 64,
   35/8 = 35 × 8/8 × 8 = 280/64
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
   21/64 = 21 × 1/64 × 1 = 21/64
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/64 - 21/64 = 280 - 21/64 = 259/64
5. In mixed form: 43/64

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