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Subtract 7/64 from 42/6

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 7/64

42/6 - 7/64 is 441/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
   42/6 = 42 × 32/6 × 32 = 1344/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   7/64 = 7 × 3/64 × 3 = 21/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1344/192 - 21/192 = 1344 - 21/192 = 1323/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 441/64
6. In mixed form: 657/64

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