Subtract 75/63 from 98/32
1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 1 12/63
98/32 - 75/63 is 629/336.
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,
98/32 = 98 × 63/32 × 63 = 6174/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
75/63 = 75 × 32/63 × 32 = 2400/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6174/2016 - 2400/2016 = 6174 - 2400/2016 = 3774/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 629/336
- In mixed form: 1293/336
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