Answers

Subtract 35/6 from 50/64

1^st number: 50/64, 2^nd number: 5 5/6

50/64 - 35/6 is -485/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 6 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   50/64 = 50 × 3/64 × 3 = 150/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
   35/6 = 35 × 32/6 × 32 = 1120/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/192 - 1120/192 = 150 - 1120/192 = -970/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -485/96

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