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Subtract 1/64 from 49/27

1^st number: 1 22/27, 2^nd number: 1/64

49/27 - 1/64 is 3109/1728.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 64 is 1728
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
   49/27 = 49 × 64/27 × 64 = 3136/1728
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
   1/64 = 1 × 27/64 × 27 = 27/1728
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3136/1728 - 27/1728 = 3136 - 27/1728 = 3109/1728
5. In mixed form: 11381/1728

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