Subtract 7/63 from 3/32
3/32 - 7/63 is -5/288.
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,
7/63 = 7 × 32/63 × 32 = 224/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/2016 - 224/2016 = 189 - 224/2016 = -35/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/288
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/32-7/63 3/32-14/63 3/64-7/63 9/32-7/63 3/32-21/63 3/96-7/63 15/32-7/63 3/32-35/63 21/32-7/63 3/32-49/63