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Subtract 18/64 from 56/21

1^st number: 2 14/21, 2^nd number: 18/64

56/21 - 18/64 is 229/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 64 is 1344
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 64 = 1344,
   56/21 = 56 × 64/21 × 64 = 3584/1344
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
   18/64 = 18 × 21/64 × 21 = 378/1344
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3584/1344 - 378/1344 = 3584 - 378/1344 = 3206/1344
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 229/96
6. In mixed form: 237/96

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