Subtract 7/63 from 5/64, Solve 5/64

Subtract 7/63 from 5/64

5/64 - 7/63 is -19/576.

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,
5/64 = 5 × 63/64 × 63 = 315/4032
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
7/63 = 7 × 64/63 × 64 = 448/4032
Subtract the two like fractions:
315/4032 - 448/4032 = 315 - 448/4032 = -133/4032
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/576

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