Answers

Subtract 60/70 from 75/64

1^st number: 1 11/64, 2^nd number: 60/70

75/64 - 60/70 is 141/448.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
   75/64 = 75 × 35/64 × 35 = 2625/2240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
   60/70 = 60 × 32/70 × 32 = 1920/2240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2625/2240 - 1920/2240 = 2625 - 1920/2240 = 705/2240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 141/448

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