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Subtract 70/64 from 5/49

1^st number: 5/49, 2^nd number: 1 6/64

5/49 - 70/64 is -1555/1568.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 64 is 3136
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
   5/49 = 5 × 64/49 × 64 = 320/3136
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
   70/64 = 70 × 49/64 × 49 = 3430/3136
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   320/3136 - 3430/3136 = 320 - 3430/3136 = -3110/3136
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1555/1568

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