Subtract 10/16 from 32/63
32/63 - 10/16 is -59/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 16 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
32/63 = 32 × 16/63 × 16 = 512/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
10/16 = 10 × 63/16 × 63 = 630/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/1008 - 630/1008 = 512 - 630/1008 = -118/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/504
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