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Subtract 35/64 from 70/30

1^st number: 2 10/30, 2^nd number: 35/64

70/30 - 35/64 is 343/192.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 64 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
   70/30 = 70 × 32/30 × 32 = 2240/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   35/64 = 35 × 15/64 × 15 = 525/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2240/960 - 525/960 = 2240 - 525/960 = 1715/960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/192
6. In mixed form: 1151/192

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