Answers

Subtract 60/35 from 70/64

1^st number: 1 6/64, 2^nd number: 1 25/35

70/64 - 60/35 is -139/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 35 is 2240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
   70/64 = 70 × 35/64 × 35 = 2450/2240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
   60/35 = 60 × 64/35 × 64 = 3840/2240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/2240 - 3840/2240 = 2450 - 3840/2240 = -1390/2240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/224

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