Answers

Subtract 25/6 from 84/64

1^st number: 1 20/64, 2^nd number: 4 1/6

84/64 - 25/6 is -137/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 6 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   84/64 = 84 × 3/64 × 3 = 252/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
   25/6 = 25 × 32/6 × 32 = 800/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/192 - 800/192 = 252 - 800/192 = -548/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/48

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