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Subtract 63/64 from 6/24

6/24 - 63/64 is -47/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 8 = 192,
   6/24 = 6 × 8/24 × 8 = 48/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   63/64 = 63 × 3/64 × 3 = 189/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/192 - 189/192 = 48 - 189/192 = -141/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/64

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