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Subtract 28/64 from 5/63

5/63 - 28/64 is -361/1008.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
    5/63 = 5 × 64/63 × 64 = 320/4032
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
    28/64 = 28 × 63/64 × 63 = 1764/4032
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    320/4032 - 1764/4032 = 320 - 1764/4032 = -1444/4032
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -361/1008

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