Answers

Subtract 35/18 from 49/64

1^st number: 49/64, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

49/64 - 35/18 is -679/576.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 18 is 576
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
   49/64 = 49 × 9/64 × 9 = 441/576
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
   35/18 = 35 × 32/18 × 32 = 1120/576
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/576 - 1120/576 = 441 - 1120/576 = -679/576

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