Subtract 60/63 from 30/32
30/32 - 60/63 is -5/336.
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,
30/32 = 30 × 63/32 × 63 = 1890/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
60/63 = 60 × 32/63 × 32 = 1920/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/2016 - 1920/2016 = 1890 - 1920/2016 = -30/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/336
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