Subtract 2/63 from 30/64
30/64 - 2/63 is 881/2016.
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,
30/64 = 30 × 63/64 × 63 = 1890/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
2/63 = 2 × 64/63 × 64 = 128/4032 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/4032 - 128/4032 = 1890 - 128/4032 = 1762/4032 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 881/2016
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