Subtract 5/63 from 9/64
9/64 - 5/63 is 247/4032.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
9/64 = 9 × 63/64 × 63 = 567/4032 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
5/63 = 5 × 64/63 × 64 = 320/4032 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/4032 - 320/4032 = 567 - 320/4032 = 247/4032
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