Subtract 3/63 from 32/5, Solve 6 2/5

Subtract 3/63 from 32/5

1^st number: 6 2/5, 2^nd number: 3/63

32/5 - 3/63 is 667/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
32/5 = 32 × 63/5 × 63 = 2016/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
3/63 = 3 × 5/63 × 5 = 15/315
Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/315 - 15/315 = 2016 - 15/315 = 2001/315
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 667/105
In mixed form: 637/105

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