Subtract 8/32 from 1/63
1/63 - 8/32 is -59/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 32 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
1/63 = 1 × 32/63 × 32 = 32/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
8/32 = 8 × 63/32 × 63 = 504/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/2016 - 504/2016 = 32 - 504/2016 = -472/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/252
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