Subtract 42/63 from 7/32
7/32 - 42/63 is -43/96.
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,
7/32 = 7 × 63/32 × 63 = 441/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
42/63 = 42 × 32/63 × 32 = 1344/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/2016 - 1344/2016 = 441 - 1344/2016 = -903/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/96
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