Subtract 15/32 from 63/3
1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 15/32
63/3 - 15/32 is 657/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
63/3 = 63 × 32/3 × 32 = 2016/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
15/32 = 15 × 3/32 × 3 = 45/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/96 - 45/96 = 2016 - 45/96 = 1971/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 657/32
- In mixed form: 2017/32
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