Subtract 5/64 from 16/63
16/63 - 5/64 is 709/4032.
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,
16/63 = 16 × 64/63 × 64 = 1024/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
5/64 = 5 × 63/64 × 63 = 315/4032 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1024/4032 - 315/4032 = 1024 - 315/4032 = 709/4032
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