Answers

Subtract 35/9 from 50/64

1^st number: 50/64, 2^nd number: 3 8/9

50/64 - 35/9 is -895/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 9 is 576
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
   50/64 = 50 × 9/64 × 9 = 450/576
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 64 = 576,
   35/9 = 35 × 64/9 × 64 = 2240/576
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/576 - 2240/576 = 450 - 2240/576 = -1790/576
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -895/288

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