Subtract 7/32 from 7/63
763 - 732 is -31288.
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,
763 = 7 × 3263 × 32 = 2242016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
732 = 7 × 6332 × 63 = 4412016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2242016 - 4412016 = 224 - 4412016 = -2172016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31288
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