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Subtract 63/32 from 4/10

1^st number: 4/10, 2^nd number: 1 31/32

4/10 - 63/32 is -251/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
   4/10 = 4 × 16/10 × 16 = 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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