Subtract 2/63 from 3/64
3/64 - 2/63 is 61/4032.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
3/64 = 3 × 63/64 × 63 = 189/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
2/63 = 2 × 64/63 × 64 = 128/4032 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/4032 - 128/4032 = 189 - 128/4032 = 61/4032
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