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Subtract 63/32 from 2/84

1st number: 2/84, 2nd number: 1 31/32

2/84 - 63/32 is -1307/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 32 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    2/84 = 2 × 8/84 × 8 = 16/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    63/32 = 63 × 21/32 × 21 = 1323/672
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/672 - 1323/672 = 16 - 1323/672 = -1307/672

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