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Subtract 42/64 from 90/4

1^st number: 22 2/4, 2^nd number: 42/64

90/4 - 42/64 is 699/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 64 is 64
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 64
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 16 = 64,
   90/4 = 90 × 16/4 × 16 = 1440/64
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
   42/64 = 42 × 1/64 × 1 = 42/64
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1440/64 - 42/64 = 1440 - 42/64 = 1398/64
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 699/32
6. In mixed form: 2127/32

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