Subtract 25/28 from 32/63
32/63 - 25/28 is -97/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
32/63 = 32 × 4/63 × 4 = 128/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
25/28 = 25 × 9/28 × 9 = 225/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/252 - 225/252 = 128 - 225/252 = -97/252
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