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Subtract 63/10 from 4/32

1st number: 4/32, 2nd number: 6 3/10

4/32 - 63/10 is -247/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 10 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    4/32 = 4 × 5/32 × 5 = 20/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    63/10 = 63 × 16/10 × 16 = 1008/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    20/160 - 1008/160 = 20 - 1008/160 = -988/160
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -247/40

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