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Subtract 40/63 from 2/64

2/64 - 40/63 is -1217/2016.

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,
   2/64 = 2 × 63/64 × 63 = 126/4032
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
   40/63 = 40 × 64/63 × 64 = 2560/4032
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/4032 - 2560/4032 = 126 - 2560/4032 = -2434/4032
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1217/2016

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