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Subtract 60/64 from 35/9

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 60/64

35/9 - 60/64 is 425/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 64 is 576
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
   35/9 = 35 × 64/9 × 64 = 2240/576
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
   60/64 = 60 × 9/64 × 9 = 540/576
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2240/576 - 540/576 = 2240 - 540/576 = 1700/576
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 425/144
6. In mixed form: 2137/144

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