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Subtract 1/32 from 70/63

1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 1/32

70/63 - 1/32 is 311/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 32 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    70/63 = 70 × 32/63 × 32 = 2240/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    1/32 = 1 × 63/32 × 63 = 63/2016
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2240/2016 - 63/2016 = 2240 - 63/2016 = 2177/2016
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/288
  6. In mixed form: 123/288

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