Subtract 7/63 from 32/35
32/35 - 7/63 is 253/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
32/35 = 32 × 9/35 × 9 = 288/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
7/63 = 7 × 5/63 × 5 = 35/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/315 - 35/315 = 288 - 35/315 = 253/315
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