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Subtract 32/63 from 18/5

1^st number: 3 3/5, 2^nd number: 32/63

18/5 - 32/63 is 974/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
   18/5 = 18 × 63/5 × 63 = 1134/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   32/63 = 32 × 5/63 × 5 = 160/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1134/315 - 160/315 = 1134 - 160/315 = 974/315
5. In mixed form: 329/315

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