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Subtract 3/64 from 42/25

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 3/64

42/25 - 3/64 is 2613/1600.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 64 is 1600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
   42/25 = 42 × 64/25 × 64 = 2688/1600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
   3/64 = 3 × 25/64 × 25 = 75/1600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2688/1600 - 75/1600 = 2688 - 75/1600 = 2613/1600
5. In mixed form: 11013/1600

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