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Subtract 7/32 from 21/63

21/63 - 7/32 is 11/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    21/63 = 21 × 32/63 × 32 = 672/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    7/32 = 7 × 63/32 × 63 = 441/2016
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    672/2016 - 441/2016 = 672 - 441/2016 = 231/2016
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/96

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