Answers

Subtract 9/64 from 56/35

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 9/64

56/35 - 9/64 is 467/320.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
   56/35 = 56 × 64/35 × 64 = 3584/2240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
   9/64 = 9 × 35/64 × 35 = 315/2240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3584/2240 - 315/2240 = 3584 - 315/2240 = 3269/2240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 467/320
6. In mixed form: 1147/320

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