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Subtract 63/4 from 7/32

1st number: 7/32, 2nd number: 15 3/4

7/32 - 63/4 is -497/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 4 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    7/32 = 7 × 1/32 × 1 = 7/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
    63/4 = 63 × 8/4 × 8 = 504/32
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/32 - 504/32 = 7 - 504/32 = -497/32

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