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Subtract 20/64 from 60/70

60/70 - 20/64 is 61/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
   60/70 = 60 × 32/70 × 32 = 1920/2240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
   20/64 = 20 × 35/64 × 35 = 700/2240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1920/2240 - 700/2240 = 1920 - 700/2240 = 1220/2240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/112

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