Subtract 10/32 from 8/63, Solve 8/63

Subtract 10/32 from 8/63

8/63 - 10/32 is -187/1008.

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,
8/63 = 8 × 32/63 × 32 = 256/2016
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
10/32 = 10 × 63/32 × 63 = 630/2016
Subtract the two like fractions:
256/2016 - 630/2016 = 256 - 630/2016 = -374/2016
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/1008

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