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Subtract 1/64 from 70/45

1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 1/64

70/45 - 1/64 is 887/576.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 64 is 2880

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
    70/45 = 70 × 64/45 × 64 = 4480/2880
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
    1/64 = 1 × 45/64 × 45 = 45/2880
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4480/2880 - 45/2880 = 4480 - 45/2880 = 4435/2880
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 887/576
  6. In mixed form: 1311/576

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