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Subtract 3/64 from 49/18

1^st number: 2 13/18, 2^nd number: 3/64

49/18 - 3/64 is 1541/576.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 64 is 576
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
   49/18 = 49 × 32/18 × 32 = 1568/576
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
   3/64 = 3 × 9/64 × 9 = 27/576
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/576 - 27/576 = 1568 - 27/576 = 1541/576
5. In mixed form: 2389/576

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