Subtract 5/9 from 32/63
32/63 - 5/9 is -1/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 9 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
32/63 = 32 × 1/63 × 1 = 32/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
5/9 = 5 × 7/9 × 7 = 35/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/63 - 35/63 = 32 - 35/63 = -3/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/21
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