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Subtract 35/64 from 56/6

1^st number: 9 2/6, 2^nd number: 35/64

56/6 - 35/64 is 1687/192.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
   56/6 = 56 × 32/6 × 32 = 1792/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   35/64 = 35 × 3/64 × 3 = 105/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1792/192 - 105/192 = 1792 - 105/192 = 1687/192
5. In mixed form: 8151/192

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