Subtract 14/32 from 20/63
20/63 - 14/32 is -121/1008.
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,
20/63 = 20 × 32/63 × 32 = 640/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
14/32 = 14 × 63/32 × 63 = 882/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/2016 - 882/2016 = 640 - 882/2016 = -242/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/1008
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