Subtract 6/32 from 25/63
25/63 - 6/32 is 211/1008.
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,
25/63 = 25 × 32/63 × 32 = 800/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
6/32 = 6 × 63/32 × 63 = 378/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/2016 - 378/2016 = 800 - 378/2016 = 422/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/1008
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