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Subtract 7/64 from 40/84

40/84 - 7/64 is 493/1344.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 64 is 1344
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
   40/84 = 40 × 16/84 × 16 = 640/1344
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
   7/64 = 7 × 21/64 × 21 = 147/1344
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   640/1344 - 147/1344 = 640 - 147/1344 = 493/1344

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