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Subtract 63/8 from 64/35

1^st number: 1 29/35, 2^nd number: 7 7/8

64/35 - 63/8 is -1693/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   64/35 = 64 × 8/35 × 8 = 512/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   63/8 = 63 × 35/8 × 35 = 2205/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   512/280 - 2205/280 = 512 - 2205/280 = -1693/280

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