Subtract 10/32 from 4/63
4/63 - 10/32 is -251/1008.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 32 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
4/63 = 4 × 32/63 × 32 = 128/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
10/32 = 10 × 63/32 × 63 = 630/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128/2016 - 630/2016 = 128 - 630/2016 = -502/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -251/1008
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