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Subtract 7/9 from 64/35

1^st number: 1 29/35, 2^nd number: 7/9

64/35 - 7/9 is 331/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 9 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   64/35 = 64 × 9/35 × 9 = 576/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
   7/9 = 7 × 35/9 × 35 = 245/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   576/315 - 245/315 = 576 - 245/315 = 331/315
5. In mixed form: 116/315

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