Subtract 1/63 from 75/32
1st number: 2 11/32, 2nd number: 1/63
75/32 - 1/63 is 4693/2016.
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,
75/32 = 75 × 63/32 × 63 = 4725/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
1/63 = 1 × 32/63 × 32 = 32/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4725/2016 - 32/2016 = 4725 - 32/2016 = 4693/2016 - In mixed form: 2661/2016
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