Subtract 5/63 from 15/32
15/32 - 5/63 is 785/2016.
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,
15/32 = 15 × 63/32 × 63 = 945/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
5/63 = 5 × 32/63 × 32 = 160/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/2016 - 160/2016 = 945 - 160/2016 = 785/2016
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