Subtract 24/63 from 12/32
12/32 - 24/63 is -1/168.
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,
12/32 = 12 × 63/32 × 63 = 756/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
24/63 = 24 × 32/63 × 32 = 768/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/2016 - 768/2016 = 756 - 768/2016 = -12/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/168
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