Subtract 8/63 from 4/32
4/32 - 8/63 is -1/504.
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,
4/32 = 4 × 63/32 × 63 = 252/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
8/63 = 8 × 32/63 × 32 = 256/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/2016 - 256/2016 = 252 - 256/2016 = -4/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/504
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