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Subtract 32/63 from 4/2

1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 32/63

4/2 - 32/63 is 94/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    4/2 = 4 × 63/2 × 63 = 252/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    32/63 = 32 × 2/63 × 2 = 64/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    252/126 - 64/126 = 252 - 64/126 = 188/126
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 94/63
  6. In mixed form: 131/63

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