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Subtract 40/63 from 2/32

2/32 - 40/63 is -577/1008.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
   2/32 = 2 × 63/32 × 63 = 126/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   40/63 = 40 × 32/63 × 32 = 1280/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/2016 - 1280/2016 = 126 - 1280/2016 = -1154/2016
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -577/1008

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