Subtract 21/63 from 10/32
10/32 - 21/63 is -1/48.
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,
10/32 = 10 × 63/32 × 63 = 630/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
21/63 = 21 × 32/63 × 32 = 672/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/2016 - 672/2016 = 630 - 672/2016 = -42/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/48
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