Subtract 6/63 from 45/64, Solve 45/64

Subtract 6/63 from 45/64

45/64 - 6/63 is 817/1344.

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,
45/64 = 45 × 63/64 × 63 = 2835/4032
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
6/63 = 6 × 64/63 × 64 = 384/4032
Subtract the two like fractions:
2835/4032 - 384/4032 = 2835 - 384/4032 = 2451/4032
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 817/1344

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