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Subtract 63/6 from 24/32

1^st number: 24/32, 2^nd number: 10 3/6

24/32 - 63/6 is -39/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 6 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   24/32 = 24 × 3/32 × 3 = 72/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
   63/6 = 63 × 16/6 × 16 = 1008/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/96 - 1008/96 = 72 - 1008/96 = -936/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/4

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