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Subtract 84/64 from 5/35

1^st number: 5/35, 2^nd number: 1 20/64

5/35 - 84/64 is -131/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
   5/35 = 5 × 64/35 × 64 = 320/2240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
   84/64 = 84 × 35/64 × 35 = 2940/2240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   320/2240 - 2940/2240 = 320 - 2940/2240 = -2620/2240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/112

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