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Subtract 1/63 from 5/64

5/64 - 1/63 is 251/4032.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
   5/64 = 5 × 63/64 × 63 = 315/4032
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
   1/63 = 1 × 64/63 × 64 = 64/4032
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/4032 - 64/4032 = 315 - 64/4032 = 251/4032

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