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Subtract 2/63 from 4/32

4/32 - 2/63 is 47/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    4/32 = 4 × 63/32 × 63 = 252/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    2/63 = 2 × 32/63 × 32 = 64/2016
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    252/2016 - 64/2016 = 252 - 64/2016 = 188/2016
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/504

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