Subtract 21/32 from 9/63
9/63 - 21/32 is -115/224.
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,
9/63 = 9 × 32/63 × 32 = 288/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
21/32 = 21 × 63/32 × 63 = 1323/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/2016 - 1323/2016 = 288 - 1323/2016 = -1035/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -115/224
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