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Subtract 10/64 from 42/35

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 10/64

42/35 - 10/64 is 167/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
   42/35 = 42 × 64/35 × 64 = 2688/2240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
   10/64 = 10 × 35/64 × 35 = 350/2240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2688/2240 - 350/2240 = 2688 - 350/2240 = 2338/2240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/160
6. In mixed form: 17/160

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