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Subtract 3/64 from 35/8

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

35/8 - 3/64 is 277/64.

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,
   3/64 = 3 × 1/64 × 1 = 3/64
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/64 - 3/64 = 280 - 3/64 = 277/64
5. In mixed form: 421/64

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