Subtract 20/63 from 70/32
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 20/63
70/32 - 20/63 is 1885/1008.
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,
70/32 = 70 × 63/32 × 63 = 4410/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
20/63 = 20 × 32/63 × 32 = 640/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/2016 - 640/2016 = 4410 - 640/2016 = 3770/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1885/1008
- In mixed form: 1877/1008
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