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Subtract 6/32 from 2/63

2/63 - 6/32 is -157/1008.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   2/63 = 2 × 32/63 × 32 = 64/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
   6/32 = 6 × 63/32 × 63 = 378/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/2016 - 378/2016 = 64 - 378/2016 = -314/2016
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/1008

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