Subtract 18/8 from 32/63
1st number: 32/63, 2nd number: 2 2/8
32/63 - 18/8 is -439/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 8 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
32/63 = 32 × 8/63 × 8 = 256/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
18/8 = 18 × 63/8 × 63 = 1134/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
256/504 - 1134/504 = 256 - 1134/504 = -878/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -439/252
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