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Subtract 4/5 from 63/32

1st number: 1 31/32, 2nd number: 4/5

63/32 - 4/5 is 187/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 5 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    63/32 = 63 × 5/32 × 5 = 315/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    4/5 = 4 × 32/5 × 32 = 128/160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    315/160 - 128/160 = 315 - 128/160 = 187/160
  5. In mixed form: 127/160

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