Subtract 3/63 from 6/64, Solve 6/64

Subtract 3/63 from 6/64

6/64 - 3/63 is 31/672.

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,
6/64 = 6 × 63/64 × 63 = 378/4032
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
3/63 = 3 × 64/63 × 64 = 192/4032
Subtract the two like fractions:
378/4032 - 192/4032 = 378 - 192/4032 = 186/4032
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/672

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