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Subtract 10/42 from 70/64

1st number: 1 6/64, 2nd number: 10/42

70/64 - 10/42 is 575/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 42 is 1344

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    70/64 = 70 × 21/64 × 21 = 1470/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
    10/42 = 10 × 32/42 × 32 = 320/1344
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1470/1344 - 320/1344 = 1470 - 320/1344 = 1150/1344
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 575/672

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