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Subtract 3/32 from 63/8

1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 3/32

63/8 - 3/32 is 249/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
    63/8 = 63 × 4/8 × 4 = 252/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    3/32 = 3 × 1/32 × 1 = 3/32
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    252/32 - 3/32 = 252 - 3/32 = 249/32
  5. In mixed form: 725/32

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