Subtract 4/63 from 2/32
2/32 - 4/63 is -1/1008.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
2/32 = 2 × 63/32 × 63 = 126/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
4/63 = 4 × 32/63 × 32 = 128/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/2016 - 128/2016 = 126 - 128/2016 = -2/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1008
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