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Subtract 2/60 from 70/64

1^st number: 1 6/64, 2^nd number: 2/60

70/64 - 2/60 is 509/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 60 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   70/64 = 70 × 15/64 × 15 = 1050/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
   2/60 = 2 × 16/60 × 16 = 32/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/960 - 32/960 = 1050 - 32/960 = 1018/960
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 509/480
6. In mixed form: 129/480

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