Subtract 1/64 from 14/63
14/63 - 1/64 is 119/576.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 64 is 4032
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
14/63 = 14 × 64/63 × 64 = 896/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
1/64 = 1 × 63/64 × 63 = 63/4032 - Subtract the two like fractions:
896/4032 - 63/4032 = 896 - 63/4032 = 833/4032 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/576
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