Subtract 1/63 from 42/32, Solve 1 10/32

Subtract 1/63 from 42/32

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 1/63

42/32 - 1/63 is 1307/1008.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
42/32 = 42 × 63/32 × 63 = 2646/2016
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
1/63 = 1 × 32/63 × 32 = 32/2016
Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/2016 - 32/2016 = 2646 - 32/2016 = 2614/2016
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1307/1008
In mixed form: 1299/1008

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