Subtract 8/63 from 1/64
1/64 - 8/63 is -449/4032.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 63 is 4032
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
1/64 = 1 × 63/64 × 63 = 63/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
8/63 = 8 × 64/63 × 64 = 512/4032 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/4032 - 512/4032 = 63 - 512/4032 = -449/4032
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