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Subtract 81/64 from 50/36

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 1 17/64

50/36 - 81/64 is 71/576.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 64 is 576
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
   50/36 = 50 × 16/36 × 16 = 800/576
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
   81/64 = 81 × 9/64 × 9 = 729/576
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   800/576 - 729/576 = 800 - 729/576 = 71/576

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