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Subtract 3/32 from 63/16

1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 3/32

63/16 - 3/32 is 123/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
    63/16 = 63 × 2/16 × 2 = 126/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    3/32 = 3 × 1/32 × 1 = 3/32
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    126/32 - 3/32 = 126 - 3/32 = 123/32
  5. In mixed form: 327/32

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