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Subtract 42/64 from 75/35

1^st number: 2 5/35, 2^nd number: 42/64

75/35 - 42/64 is 333/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
   75/35 = 75 × 64/35 × 64 = 4800/2240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
   42/64 = 42 × 35/64 × 35 = 1470/2240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4800/2240 - 1470/2240 = 4800 - 1470/2240 = 3330/2240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 333/224
6. In mixed form: 1109/224

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