Subtract 40/63 from 6/32
6/32 - 40/63 is -451/1008.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
6/32 = 6 × 63/32 × 63 = 378/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
40/63 = 40 × 32/63 × 32 = 1280/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/2016 - 1280/2016 = 378 - 1280/2016 = -902/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -451/1008
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