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Subtract 2/63 from 8/64

8/64 - 2/63 is 47/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
   8/64 = 8 × 63/64 × 63 = 504/4032
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
   2/63 = 2 × 64/63 × 64 = 128/4032
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/4032 - 128/4032 = 504 - 128/4032 = 376/4032
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/504

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