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Subtract 21/63 from 25/32

25/32 - 21/63 is 43/96.

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,
   25/32 = 25 × 63/32 × 63 = 1575/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   21/63 = 21 × 32/63 × 32 = 672/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1575/2016 - 672/2016 = 1575 - 672/2016 = 903/2016
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/96

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