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Subtract 15/35 from 64/72

64/72 - 15/35 is 29/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   64/72 = 64 × 35/72 × 35 = 2240/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
   15/35 = 15 × 72/35 × 72 = 1080/2520
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2240/2520 - 1080/2520 = 2240 - 1080/2520 = 1160/2520
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/63

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