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Subtract 63/64 from 18/4

1^st number: 4 2/4, 2^nd number: 63/64

18/4 - 63/64 is 225/64.

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,
   18/4 = 18 × 16/4 × 16 = 288/64
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 1 = 64,
   63/64 = 63 × 1/64 × 1 = 63/64
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/64 - 63/64 = 288 - 63/64 = 225/64
5. In mixed form: 333/64

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