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Subtract 14/64 from 70/42

1^st number: 1 28/42, 2^nd number: 14/64

70/42 - 14/64 is 139/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 64 is 1344
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
   70/42 = 70 × 32/42 × 32 = 2240/1344
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
   14/64 = 14 × 21/64 × 21 = 294/1344
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2240/1344 - 294/1344 = 2240 - 294/1344 = 1946/1344
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/96
6. In mixed form: 143/96

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