Answers

Subtract 2/64 from 75/42

1^st number: 1 33/42, 2^nd number: 2/64

75/42 - 2/64 is 393/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 64 is 1344
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
   75/42 = 75 × 32/42 × 32 = 2400/1344
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
   2/64 = 2 × 21/64 × 21 = 42/1344
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2400/1344 - 42/1344 = 2400 - 42/1344 = 2358/1344
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 393/224
6. In mixed form: 1169/224

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