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Subtract 5/63 from 75/32

1st number: 2 11/32, 2nd number: 5/63

75/32 - 5/63 is 4565/2016.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    75/32 = 75 × 63/32 × 63 = 4725/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    5/63 = 5 × 32/63 × 32 = 160/2016
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4725/2016 - 160/2016 = 4725 - 160/2016 = 4565/2016
  5. In mixed form: 2533/2016

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