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Subtract 32/63 from 21/8

1^st number: 2 5/8, 2^nd number: 32/63

21/8 - 32/63 is 1067/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
   21/8 = 21 × 63/8 × 63 = 1323/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   32/63 = 32 × 8/63 × 8 = 256/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/504 - 256/504 = 1323 - 256/504 = 1067/504
5. In mixed form: 259/504

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