Answers

Subtract 7/36 from 84/64

1^st number: 1 20/64, 2^nd number: 7/36

84/64 - 7/36 is 161/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 36 is 576
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
   84/64 = 84 × 9/64 × 9 = 756/576
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
   7/36 = 7 × 16/36 × 16 = 112/576
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/576 - 112/576 = 756 - 112/576 = 644/576
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/144
6. In mixed form: 117/144

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