Subtract 5/12 from 32/63
32/63 - 5/12 is 23/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 12 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 12 × 21 = 252,
5/12 = 5 × 21/12 × 21 = 105/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/252 - 105/252 = 128 - 105/252 = 23/252
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