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Subtract 56/64 from 56/18

1^st number: 3 2/18, 2^nd number: 56/64

56/18 - 56/64 is 161/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 64 is 576
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
   56/18 = 56 × 32/18 × 32 = 1792/576
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
   56/64 = 56 × 9/64 × 9 = 504/576
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1792/576 - 504/576 = 1792 - 504/576 = 1288/576
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/72
6. In mixed form: 217/72

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