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Subtract 80/63 from 2/32

1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 1 17/63

2/32 - 80/63 is -1217/1008.

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,
    80/63 = 80 × 32/63 × 32 = 2560/2016
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    126/2016 - 2560/2016 = 126 - 2560/2016 = -2434/2016
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1217/1008

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