Answers

Subtract 14/64 from 70/49

1^st number: 1 21/49, 2^nd number: 14/64

70/49 - 14/64 is 271/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 64 is 3136
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
   70/49 = 70 × 64/49 × 64 = 4480/3136
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
   14/64 = 14 × 49/64 × 49 = 686/3136
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4480/3136 - 686/3136 = 4480 - 686/3136 = 3794/3136
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 271/224
6. In mixed form: 147/224

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