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Subtract 63/32 from 2/5

1st number: 2/5, 2nd number: 1 31/32

2/5 - 63/32 is -251/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    2/5 = 2 × 32/5 × 32 = 64/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    63/32 = 63 × 5/32 × 5 = 315/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    64/160 - 315/160 = 64 - 315/160 = -251/160

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