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Subtract 1/64 from 56/3

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

56/3 - 1/64 is 3581/192.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
   56/3 = 56 × 64/3 × 64 = 3584/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   1/64 = 1 × 3/64 × 3 = 3/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3584/192 - 3/192 = 3584 - 3/192 = 3581/192
5. In mixed form: 18125/192

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