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Subtract 63/32 from 1/49

1^st number: 1/49, 2^nd number: 1 31/32

1/49 - 63/32 is -3055/1568.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 32 is 1568
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
   1/49 = 1 × 32/49 × 32 = 32/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   63/32 = 63 × 49/32 × 49 = 3087/1568
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/1568 - 3087/1568 = 32 - 3087/1568 = -3055/1568

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