Subtract 32/4 from 2/63
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 8 0/4
2/63 - 32/4 is -502/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
32/4 = 32 × 63/4 × 63 = 2016/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/252 - 2016/252 = 8 - 2016/252 = -2008/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -502/63
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