Subtract 32/30 from 2/63
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 1 2/30
2/63 - 32/30 is -326/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 30 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
2/63 = 2 × 10/63 × 10 = 20/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
32/30 = 32 × 21/30 × 21 = 672/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/630 - 672/630 = 20 - 672/630 = -652/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -326/315
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