Subtract 9/63 from 32/4
1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 9/63
32/4 - 9/63 is 55/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
32/4 = 32 × 63/4 × 63 = 2016/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
9/63 = 9 × 4/63 × 4 = 36/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/252 - 36/252 = 2016 - 36/252 = 1980/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/7
- In mixed form: 76/7
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