Answers

Subtract 2/64 from 70/45

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

70/45 - 2/64 is 439/288.

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,
   2/64 = 2 × 45/64 × 45 = 90/2880
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4480/2880 - 90/2880 = 4480 - 90/2880 = 4390/2880
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 439/288
6. In mixed form: 1151/288

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