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Subtract 18/63 from 45/32

1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 18/63

45/32 - 18/63 is 251/224.

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,
    45/32 = 45 × 63/32 × 63 = 2835/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    18/63 = 18 × 32/63 × 32 = 576/2016
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2835/2016 - 576/2016 = 2835 - 576/2016 = 2259/2016
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 251/224
  6. In mixed form: 127/224

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