Answers

Subtract 9/64 from 84/70

1^st number: 1 14/70, 2^nd number: 9/64

84/70 - 9/64 is 339/320.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
   84/70 = 84 × 32/70 × 32 = 2688/2240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
   9/64 = 9 × 35/64 × 35 = 315/2240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2688/2240 - 315/2240 = 2688 - 315/2240 = 2373/2240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 339/320
6. In mixed form: 119/320

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