Subtract 14/64 from 5/63, Solve 5/63

Subtract 14/64 from 5/63

5/63 - 14/64 is -281/2016.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 64 is 4032

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
5/63 = 5 × 64/63 × 64 = 320/4032
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
14/64 = 14 × 63/64 × 63 = 882/4032
Subtract the two like fractions:
320/4032 - 882/4032 = 320 - 882/4032 = -562/4032
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -281/2016

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