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Subtract 35/64 from 49/5

1^st number: 9 4/5, 2^nd number: 35/64

49/5 - 35/64 is 2961/320.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 64 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 64 = 320,
   49/5 = 49 × 64/5 × 64 = 3136/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   35/64 = 35 × 5/64 × 5 = 175/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3136/320 - 175/320 = 3136 - 175/320 = 2961/320
5. In mixed form: 981/320

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