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Subtract 9/64 from 56/63

56/63 - 9/64 is 431/576.

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,
   56/63 = 56 × 64/63 × 64 = 3584/4032
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
   9/64 = 9 × 63/64 × 63 = 567/4032
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3584/4032 - 567/4032 = 3584 - 567/4032 = 3017/4032
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 431/576

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