Subtract 2/63 from 32/8, Solve 4 0/8

Subtract 2/63 from 32/8

1^st number: 4 0/8, 2^nd number: 2/63

32/8 - 2/63 is 250/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
32/8 = 32 × 63/8 × 63 = 2016/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
2/63 = 2 × 8/63 × 8 = 16/504
Subtract the two like fractions:
2016/504 - 16/504 = 2016 - 16/504 = 2000/504
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 250/63
In mixed form: 361/63

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