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Subtract 70/64 from 35/9

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 1 6/64

35/9 - 70/64 is 805/288.

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,
   70/64 = 70 × 9/64 × 9 = 630/576
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2240/576 - 630/576 = 2240 - 630/576 = 1610/576
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 805/288
6. In mixed form: 2229/288

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