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Subtract 1/64 from 40/7

1^st number: 5 5/7, 2^nd number: 1/64

40/7 - 1/64 is 2553/448.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 64 is 448
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
   40/7 = 40 × 64/7 × 64 = 2560/448
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
   1/64 = 1 × 7/64 × 7 = 7/448
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2560/448 - 7/448 = 2560 - 7/448 = 2553/448
5. In mixed form: 5313/448

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