Subtract 5/32 from 7/63
7/63 - 5/32 is -13/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 32 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
7/63 = 7 × 32/63 × 32 = 224/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
5/32 = 5 × 63/32 × 63 = 315/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/2016 - 315/2016 = 224 - 315/2016 = -91/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/288
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