Subtract 3/32 from 63/84
63/84 - 3/32 is 21/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
63/84 = 63 × 8/84 × 8 = 504/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
3/32 = 3 × 21/32 × 21 = 63/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/672 - 63/672 = 504 - 63/672 = 441/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/32
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