Subtract 2/32 from 12/63
12/63 - 2/32 is 43/336.
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,
12/63 = 12 × 32/63 × 32 = 384/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
2/32 = 2 × 63/32 × 63 = 126/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
384/2016 - 126/2016 = 384 - 126/2016 = 258/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/336
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