Subtract 32/3 from 63/28
1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 10 2/3
63/28 - 32/3 is -101/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 3 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
63/28 = 63 × 3/28 × 3 = 189/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
32/3 = 32 × 28/3 × 28 = 896/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/84 - 896/84 = 189 - 896/84 = -707/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/12
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