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Subtract 70/64 from 8/14

1^st number: 8/14, 2^nd number: 1 6/64

8/14 - 70/64 is -117/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 64 is 448
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
   8/14 = 8 × 32/14 × 32 = 256/448
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
   70/64 = 70 × 7/64 × 7 = 490/448
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   256/448 - 490/448 = 256 - 490/448 = -234/448
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -117/224

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