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Subtract 70/64 from 40/12

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 1 6/64

40/12 - 70/64 is 215/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
   40/12 = 40 × 16/12 × 16 = 640/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   70/64 = 70 × 3/64 × 3 = 210/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   640/192 - 210/192 = 640 - 210/192 = 430/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 215/96
6. In mixed form: 223/96

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