Answers

Subtract 5/64 from 70/63

1^st number: 1 7/63, 2^nd number: 5/64

70/63 - 5/64 is 595/576.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 64 is 4032
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
   70/63 = 70 × 64/63 × 64 = 4480/4032
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
   5/64 = 5 × 63/64 × 63 = 315/4032
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4480/4032 - 315/4032 = 4480 - 315/4032 = 4165/4032
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 595/576
6. In mixed form: 119/576

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