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Subtract 1/64 from 7/63

7/63 - 1/64 is 55/576.

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,
    7/63 = 7 × 64/63 × 64 = 448/4032
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
    1/64 = 1 × 63/64 × 63 = 63/4032
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    448/4032 - 63/4032 = 448 - 63/4032 = 385/4032
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/576

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