Subtract 15/63 from 3/32
3/32 - 15/63 is -97/672.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
3/32 = 3 × 63/32 × 63 = 189/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
15/63 = 15 × 32/63 × 32 = 480/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/2016 - 480/2016 = 189 - 480/2016 = -291/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/672
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